What should I do if plants got damaged from shipping?

There might be some damage to the plant leaves or stems, but native plants are resilient and will usually grow if they are treated with care after arrival. However, if your plants seemed to have experienced an unfortunately rough shipping experience and look badly damaged, take some photos with your phone for the record. Carefully make sure the plants are in the tray and have enough soil to sufficiently cover their roots. Water the plants and place them in a shaded area protected from the wind. Check your plants after 24 hours, and hopefully they will begin to look better and recover from the shipping experience. Consider possibly waiting 48 - 72 hours before transplanting any badly damaged plants to allow them some extra recovery time before stressing them again.

If heavily damaged plants do not survive, please contact Teresa in our greenhouse at 515-462-1241 ext. 1008, or by email teresa.frome@allendanseed.com with your order details, and photos if possible.