Re: Hardening Off

**N* S* <s*@earthlink.net>**

I put my seedlings on a covered porch ( south facing) during the day  
and move them in at night for a couple of days.  Then they stay out   
if the nighttime temps co-operate. Wind is as much of an issue as  
sun.  A floating row cover helps if things get nasty while I'm away.   
Since every condition ( garden site ) varies, it's pretty hard to come  
up with a formula. I suggest folks go with a test run on a few throw  
aways and see what works or does not. That two hour stuff is nuts.  A  
maximum minium thermometer will help folks figure out how protected  
their protected area is, My front porch is a heat sink.  I live in  
Zone 5 and a Vitex is thriving on the east side. Yes!
Nancy Szerlag
On Aug 16, 2011, at 4:25 PM, loisdan@juno.com wrote:
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>> So what do you-all do when bringing plants outside?
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