Love it, I do much the same. Like to get them in an hour of direct light before noon the first day, with a low wind break. They're in position for a few late morning hours of light on day 2, and I often move them to where I want them at dusk on day 2. I prefer to transplant when overcast or very early am, seems like the plants stay perky and eager that way.
Great ideas! I instinctively started to put out my geraniums out for just a bit on cloudy days, then under a glass table on more sunny days, they are doing great! Now my rather tall banana plant (was supposed to be strelizia, but I got lied to) - I had no clue where to put it, as I have very limited shade for a big plant. Sooo, you gave me an idea with a sheet! I shall tie the 4 corners to trees and that will be perfect!!! Thanks so much !! Other things you mentioned I already knew how to deal with.
Hardening off....my very least favorite gardening chore. I have no easy way to get everything in and out of the house on a daily basis. So will try your method and find a spot outside and just leave the plants there when the weather warms up. It's been a cold spring here in Zone 5B. May 3rd.....it's extremely windy and just 36F today. So frustrating, because I'd like to have some tomatoes 🍅in July rather than September!
Thank you makes sense. I usually throw them under my shade cloth covering my deck in a sheltered location from the wind. Also what about putting them in an inexpensive plastic greenhouse out of the sun?🌷💚🙃
going to try this!! last year i would take our 5 week old plants outside for an hour evry day... then bring them back in. in and out... in and out... in and out for a week!!! (sigh) today, after watching this vid' i found a partially sunny spot on the deck and i'll let them stay outside. we are minimalist, so this jst feels right? simpler is better Ha!
Once again, you have provided a clear, concise, comprehensive and timely tutorial. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! 🌱💚
I’m so grateful for you! I love watching your videos!
Love it, I do much the same. Like to get them in an hour of direct light before noon the first day, with a low wind break. They're in position for a few late morning hours of light on day 2, and I often move them to where I want them at dusk on day 2. I prefer to transplant when overcast or very early am, seems like the plants stay perky and eager that way.
Cogent and practical as always. Thanks, Robert!
Great ideas! I instinctively started to put out my geraniums out for just a bit on cloudy days, then under a glass table on more sunny days, they are doing great! Now my rather tall banana plant (was supposed to be strelizia, but I got lied to) - I had no clue where to put it, as I have very limited shade for a big plant. Sooo, you gave me an idea with a sheet! I shall tie the 4 corners to trees and that will be perfect!!! Thanks so much !! Other things you mentioned I already knew how to deal with.
Hardening off....my very least favorite gardening chore. I have no easy way to get everything in and out of the house on a daily basis. So will try your method and find a spot outside and just leave the plants there when the weather warms up. It's been a cold spring here in Zone 5B. May 3rd.....it's extremely windy and just 36F today. So frustrating, because I'd like to have some tomatoes 🍅in July rather than September!
Thank you
Thank you makes sense. I usually throw them under my shade cloth covering my deck in a sheltered location from the wind. Also what about putting them in an inexpensive plastic greenhouse out of the sun?🌷💚🙃
That is what my setup is only I put a shade cloth or frost cloth over the bars then put the plastic covering on. My greenhouse is in afternoon sun.
Do you bring them in at night. Thanks. Love your site. Stan
Hi Robert, when you’re hardening the seedlings off do you leave them out all day and all night?
going to try this!! last year i would take our 5 week old plants outside for an hour evry day... then bring them back in. in and out... in and out... in and out for a week!!! (sigh) today, after watching this vid' i found a partially sunny spot on the deck and i'll let them stay outside. we are minimalist, so this jst feels right? simpler is better Ha!
Hi Prof. One quick question. Do you bring them inside every day/evening?
Depends on the weather - I leave them outside if it does not get too cold.
Wow, get a weather forecast. Ha, ha. Might as well flip a coin.
They are actually quite good. Accurate 2 days out, and very close a week out.