Re: Hardening Off

**"* H* <g*@charter.net>**

I put plants outside in the shade for a couple of days when nights are above 
40F for cold-hardy plants and above 50F for the rest.  In about three days, 
I move them out to full sun.  About a week later, I plant.  These three 
steps aren't difficult, but it's important to make sure pots don't dry out. 
Lack of moisture will stress small, developing root systems faster than 
temperature or light.

I start hundreds of heirloom edibles and flowers from seed every spring 
indoors and have used this method of hardening off successfully for two 
decades in three climates, frigid Z 4b, ideal Z6a, and tropical Z 9b.
Doreen Howard 

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