I'm a gardening newbie and I just planted a set of 72 perennial plugs straight into my garden, thinking it was the right move. After doing some reading, I found out that I should have kept them in pots for about a month to let their roots develop properly. Now I'm worried—are my plants doomed? Should I dig them up and repot them, or can they still survive in the ground? My garden beds are pretty bare, so I can keep track of them. Thanks for any advice!
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You know, it's usually better to start them in individual pots, but if you're keeping them well-watered, they should manage okay in the ground. Just watch out for slugs—they can really wreak havoc on young plants! Check regularly, because those little guys can take out a plug overnight.
You're likely going to be fine, especially since it's nearly June! I planted some plugs directly into my garden at the start of May and they're thriving, thanks to warm weather. Just keep an eye out for any late frosts. If the soil temperature is good, they'll probably do just fine!