Bare root plants
- If any roots are still frozen upon arrival, allow them to thaw slowly in a cool (40-50ºF) room before handling. Do not put them immediately into a warm greenhouse.
- If any roots are dry, soak them in a tub of water containing a small amount of soluble fertilizer for one hour before potting. This will help plants get established more quickly.
- Transplant all bare root plants as soon as possible. If you are not able to transplant the roots immediately, store them in a cool (35-45ºF) area for a limited time. Be sure to have all plant labels on hand when potting to ensure correct identification.
- The highest priority for transplanting should be bare root plants, beginning with all evergreen types such as Iberis, Lavandula, and Phlox subulata.
- When your shipment arrives, open all boxes and inspect the condition of the plugs. Depending on the time of year and the variety, the plants will either be dormant or leafed out.
- If any plugs are frozen, allow them to thaw slowly in a cool (40-50ºF) room before handling. Do not put them immediately into a warm greenhouse.
- If any plugs are dry when they arrive, water them immediately. Keep them sufficiently moist and then water the plugs again just before transplanting. Watering plugs just before transplanting is a critical step not to be missed!
- After your bare root plants have been potted up, the next order of priority should be potting up your plugs starting with the smallest size.
- You do not need to remove the paper sleeve of the Elle Plug. It will naturally disintegrate over time.
- Water in all plugs thoroughly after transplanting.
Walters Gardens
1992 96th Avenue
P.O. Box 137
Zeeland, MI 49464
Phone: 888-WALTERS (888-925-8377) or 616-772-4697
Fax: 800-752-1879 or 616-772-5803
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