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1. When transplanting new seedlings from seed flats, they
should be hardened off before planting. To do this place
in a protected area in partial shade and increase their
time or exposure by an hour each day for several days.
2, At the end of this time move the flat to an area of Full sun
for about a week,increasing. the exposure time again by
1 hour each day until they reach a full days exposure.
3. Choose a cloudy day or plant late in the day to minimize
water loss and shock.
4. Soak the plants in the flats with a water soluable
fertilizer about an hour before transplanting them.
5. Make sure that all necessary tools are in place and that all
holes have been dug prior to removing the seedlings.
6. Make sure that plants are kept moist to prevent moisture
stress.
7. If you have an edible garden, taste the flowers before
harvesting. Different areas and soils will produce different tastes.
8. Utilize the picked flowers in your meals the same day they
are picked.
9. Harvest the flowers in the cool of the morning after the dew
has dried.
10. Wash all flower petals thoroughly, dry between layers of
paper towels and place in refrigerator until ready to use.
11. Discard other parts of the flowers.
12. Caution: use only organically grown flowers,not those which
have been sprayed or those from florists as they
have been sprayed also. Do not eat flowers if you suffer
from asthma, allergies or hayfever.

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