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Step 1
Select a sunny location that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Most flowers and vegetables thrive in full sun. If you are planting seedlings that require less light, seek the appropriate location to meet those light requirements.
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Step 2
Prepare the soil for planting by tilling to a depth of 8 to 10 inches. Mix in 2 to 3 inches of well-rotted manure or compost to improve the texture of the soil and promote good drainage. Add commercial fertilizer at this time, if you prefer, but mix it in well with the existing soil to prevent damage to roots.
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Step 3
Water plants in peat pot thoroughly before planting in the soil. Remove the rim of the peat pot that extends above the soil level. Gently tear off the bottom of the pot using care not to damage to young roots.
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Step 4
Dig a hole in the prepared soil twice the size of the pot. Place the peat pot in the soil and fill in around the plant with soil. Press the soil firmly around the base of the plant to secure and to remove air pockets.
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Step 5
Water thoroughly to saturate the soil to the depth of the roots. Keep soil moist until new growth forms. Maintain a regular schedule of watering that meets the needs or your seedlings once they are established. Refer to the watering needs on the plant identification tag if you are unsure of the plant's needs.
