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TexasTomat0 May 10, 2017 05:24 PM

Indoor lights or patio for new seedlings
 
I'm starting another batch of seedlings and they've just sprouted, so my question is this - Do I keep babying them inside under the grow light (I've got a pretty good grow light) or do I simply transfer them outside to begin hardening off and repot them. Right now they're about 7 days from seed and about 90% have sprouted.

I'm located in zone 8A and were getting temps anywhere from low 90's to lows of about 60's - the main problem I see would be wind.

Cole_Robbie May 10, 2017 05:47 PM

I'd bounce them back and forth.

dmforcier May 10, 2017 06:58 PM

7 days isn't long, and yes, wind will be a problem - potentially a big problem. I'd keep them indoors most of the time, maybe with short visits outside, and no full sun yet. Do you have a fan on them indoors? You should.

UFXEFU May 11, 2017 04:51 PM

I would start the hardening off process. 2 hours first day, then increase 2 hours each day and leave then outside the fourth day. They need some shielding from strong winds if possible. With those high temps be sure to keep them well hydrated.

imp May 12, 2017 11:30 AM

I even start mine at this time of year on the porch railing. It gets direct sun for about 6 hours as it faces east, then shadier in the afternoon. The wind is my helper, making stems strong, and no hardening off.


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