Should you transplant when soil is wet or dry? Experts reveal the ‘perfect’ soil conditions to avoid transplant shock

Spring onion plants growing in soil.

Transplanting is a tricky business. And while it’s a task that every green-fingered gardener should master, transplanting in the wrong conditions can prove fatal. So, should you transplant when the soil is wet or dry?

Whether you’re transplanting seedlings for your vegetable patch or you want to move your beloved hydrangeas to a sunnier location, this task can help bring your garden ideas to life. But while it’s easy to assume that transplanting is a simple process, the reality is that transplanting is a bit like Goldilocks and the Three Bears. And the soil is the porridge.