Re: Best Way to Hardening of Plants??
The process of hardening off plants actually has more to do with
acclimating them to direct sunlight, the UV rays, than to temperatures
and wind. Stick them in 40 degrees for a full day, and many will do just
fine. Stick them in full sun for a day, and many will die. Place them
outside for an hour one day, two the next, and so forth. Don't leave
them in bright sun. Put them in a partly shaded area. Notice that
nurseries often keep their small plants in lathe houses. And good luck.
AG wrote:
>
> I'm in the process of hardening of my plants, but
> encountering some problems. With our nights no lower
> than mid 40's and days as high as the mid 70's the plants
> seem to like the temperature. But, they don't seem to
> tolerate the sun well. I've had to make a temporary shelter with
> a white sheet over a fixture and placed the many of the plants
> underneath. But many of these plants are supposed to tolerate
> full sun: petunias tomatoes, marigolds, etc. If they're in the sun
> they wilt and occasionally blanch by day's end. I'm watering in the morning
> and leaving a bit of water underneath. Could this lead to root rot, as well?
>
> So, what's the best way to acclimate these tender plants. I'd
> like to set them into the garden by Easter weekend.
>
> Anthony Gal
> Atlanta, GA
> Zone 7
> agal@emory.edu
>
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Steve Hatch
(Gardening in Marshfield, Mass., Zone 6B)
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