Fall transplants experience much less water stress than do those transplanted in the spring. That means fall transplants are more likely to survive. Keep in mind, however, that fall transplants require just as much care as those transplanted in spring.
Plants still require water to reestablish a root system and survive.
You will still need to irrigate, though less frequently. Cooler air temperatures, warm soil temperatures, high plant food reserves and natural precipitation combine to provide environmental conditions favorable for reestablishment. Fall transplanting is not without risk, however. In this region, transplanting generally should be done during September and October for the colder areas of the state and the second or third week of November for most other areas. Co ntact Us Copyright 1996-2001 WSAZ and its content providers.