Plugs are the most economical way for us to bring you veggie starts. This is exactly how we plant ours. They are "hardened off" meaning they have been exposed to sun and the current temps. We recommend planting them as soon as you get them - otherwise do not let the soil dry out. All our veggie starts are grown just like we grow them for our farm - organically, with top quality varieties that will give you improved performance and professional level production. To help guarantee results, we recommend feeding your veggie plants just like we do: once per week with Brown's Fish Fertilizer. Available in our store!