Question: The transferring of young seedlings into another bed is termed as – (RJ ARO Horti 2022)
Options:
Hardening off
Pricking
Thinning
Nicking
Pricking is the horticultural practice of transplanting young seedlings from a seedbed or seedling tray into individual pots or a wider spaced area in another bed. This allows the seedlings more room to grow and develop a stronger root system before being transplanted to their final location.
📌Other Options Explanations:
-Option A: Hardening off: Hardening off is the process of gradually acclimating seedlings grown indoors to outdoor conditions before transplanting them. It involves exposing them to increasing amounts of sunlight, wind, and temperature fluctuations.
-Option C: Thinning: Thinning is the removal of excess seedlings from a seedbed to prevent overcrowding and competition for resources.
-Option D: Nicking: Nicking is a pruning technique that involves making cuts below a branch to inhibit its growth.