Re: Overwintering seedlings?

Jeff,
         My advice would be to leave the seedlings in their pots over 
winter, and put them outside but in a protected spot till spring.  They are 
likely to be frost heaved if you transplant now, and the constant rise and 
fall of temperature on the porch is not so good.  Mulch any you've already 
planted out.
         Ken
At 06:37 PM 11/22/2004 +0000, you wrote:


>I am hoping to get some feedback on overwintering seedlings. I have
>had relatively good luck with the seeds I ordered this year. Some
>have already been planted in the garden; however, I was transplanting
>recently germinated seedlings from the communal flats as recently as
>a couple of weeks ago. I have about 20 or so (ranging from < 0.5" to
>over 2" in height) that I still have in small pots on my enclosed -
>but unheated - porch (southern exposure).
>I live in western Mass. (zone 5) and the porch is a good 10 degrees
>warmer than the air outside without sun. When the sun shines it tends
>to warm up quickly.
>This group's knowledge base is so broad, I would appreciate any
>advice.
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>Thanks in advance
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>Jeff W
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