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milford, CT,

When do most of you start putting your plants outside to harden off. Mine are a few days old and I'd rather have them see sun than artificial lighting. They tend to get leggy!!! Mark

4/26/2007 6:18:17 PM

Danville, CA ([email protected])

Once they are up, I put mine outside during the day and then bring them in again at night. That way they harden off and can stay warm.

4/26/2007 11:32:42 PM

milford, CT,

The reason I posted was....I've been bringing them out since day 2 for a couple hours a day this year and they are much healthier than any other year when I waited 5 - 7 days before bringing them out. I was just wondering if I got lucky or if others have had good results doing it this way.
Thanks ...Mark

4/27/2007 9:44:11 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Mil, as soon as they are up...if climate allows....I put them into direct sun, a little more each day!!! Seems to work well!! Peace, Wayne

4/27/2007 11:15:47 PM

milford, CT,

Thanks Wayne..I think this will be how I do it every year...weather permitting. Artificial light just can't compete with natural sunlight. Mark

4/28/2007 3:04:57 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

You could put it in the cold frame in the daytime(make sure it doesn't cook..ventilate when needed, and bring it inside at night.

4/28/2007 3:44:58 PM