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Phoenix, AZ

I am ready to transplant outside as I can see the direction of my first true leaf on all 4 I plan on putting out in the patch.

What time of day is best to do it? Night? Day? Evening? Does it matter?

I was thinking evening as it gives them time to acclimate before they start photosynthesis the next morning.

BTW, we are having the coldest January on record here. Actually had frost on the ground this morning. My tent is nice and warm at 60F with a heater and binkie on top.

1/23/2007 5:09:33 PM

San Diego

hey ben, saw the little 754, looks good so far! :) Anyway, I'm guessing your question is debatable and could get varying opinions. I've always done my transplanting in the morning just because I felt like it lol. I guess I like the morning so it is in the warmth of the day first since it has not been outside up to this point. Anyway, good luck.

1/23/2007 10:23:05 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

cloudy day

1/23/2007 11:06:32 PM

Rhode Island

if your careful not to damage the roots am is fine.
if you want to be safe transplant late afyernoon

1/24/2007 3:59:05 AM

Indiana

I think it is better to get the plants outside a day or two befor e you transplant them to "harden them off"
Steve

1/24/2007 2:44:36 PM

Garden State Pumpkins

I would definitely let them harden off a bit on a good windowsill...the first shots of real sunlight can be harsh without gradual exposure to it...what time of day is probably a personal choice...if the ground is ready and a sun restriction is available you should be fine...doubt you have over satuarated soil for planting but a problem in the NE when it's time to go in..I tarp the area a week before just to be sure Im not to wet. GrowEmBig! Chuck

1/24/2007 9:18:13 PM