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Re: Timing of Planting & Watering

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At 12:49 PM 4/13/01 -0400, you wrote:
>As I was planting the new residents of my garden, I wondered what the
>guideline for time of day for planting.  I've heard that you want to plant
>in the AM but I'm always afraid that if the plant gets a full day of sun
>just after transplanting that it will hurt it.  But on the other hand,
>planting in the evening wouldn't been good as the plant would not get the
>sunshine it needs to set it.  What do you think?

Depends on your climate.  In the desert we plant in evening (or cloudy 
days) because the plant can't handle the harsh sun at first.  Doesn't need 
light for first day.  I've even covered transplants with pots for two days 
on occasion.

j


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