
How to Care for Fall Seedlings: Thin, Separate & Pot Up Your Fall Seedlings

GARDENING TECHNIQUES
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Aug 29, 2026
Your fall seedlings need three things right now: thinning, pricking out, and potting up — and in Southern Arizona's heat, getting the timing right will make all the difference between disappointment and success. This video continues my Fall Seed Starting Series, where I've been covering exactly what to sow and when for a Southern Arizona fall garden.
In this video, I walk through:
When and how to thin overcrowded seedlings so the strongest ones get room to thrive
How to prick out seedlings without damaging their fragile roots
When to pot up seedlings into bigger containers before they outgrow their trays
