Propagation: Hardening off on weekends?, 0 by Lala_Jane

Lala_Jane wrote:
Here's how I do it Peckhaus. Right now most of my seedlings live right inside the garage with the doors up. That way they are getting natural sunlight without being exposed to it directly. For a few minutes each day I scoot them into the sunlight (in the morning if possible or late afternoon when the sun's rays aren't as intense) and gradually increase those times until I'm comfortable they can tolerate full sun.

If you have anyplace like that which is protected I would think you could put them out and just leave them as long as your temps don't get too cold at night. Then on the weekends expose them to a LITTLE direct morning light increasing the time as you go. Just be careful. I almost lost an entire flat of balsam and peppers last weekend when I wasn't paying attention and they got 20 minutes of direct afternoon sun.

La

This message was edited May 2, 2007 10:17 AM