When is the best season to transplant crabapple seedlings? Can they survive without soil?

1. Transplanting time

Transplanting crabapple seedlings can be done in spring or autumn. The weather in these two seasons is relatively good and the temperature is relatively stable. If transplanted at this time, the crabapple seedlings can adapt to the new environment as quickly as possible and recover quickly. It should be noted that transplanting should never be done in the hot summer. If the root system of the plant is damaged, it will easily rot after transplanting.

2. Can the plant survive without soil?

When transplanting, it can survive without soil, but the survival rate may be relatively low. Especially when transplanting seedlings, it is best to bring a soil ball so that it can adapt to the soil environment more quickly.

3. Transplanting method

1. Transplanting: Control the amount of water before transplanting, so that it will be easier to remove the seedlings from the pot. Be careful not to damage its roots. The plant with soil should be taken out first. Don't just take out the plant, there should be some soil on the roots.

2. Pruning: After removing the plant from the pot, it needs to be pruned properly, and the long roots and rotten roots on the plant should be cut off. If the branches and leaves on the plant are not growing well, they should all be pruned at this time.

3. Potting: Prepare the soil before potting, then put the plant with soil into the soil, bury the roots and press the soil firmly. After transplanting, water it thoroughly, and then wait 5 days before watering again. Make sure to water it thoroughly each time.