Re: Root Bound Seedlings - Advice Needed
Well, that is the great thing of an open forum, but maybe I didnt include that I
have open ends on my cloches that I can open and shut as I feel the need too....
air flow can cut the temp down inside a cloche by 10 degrees or more, even with
no wind at all.. basic ventilation..
rado1000@hotmail.com wrote:
> Sorry, Rocky, I beg to differ. A couple of years ago I cooked some
> seedlings in a cloche when external temp was low 80's. The sun came out and
> cooked those babes in a hurry. It was like a sauna in there.
>
> My cloche was not vented, not did it have any sort of temperature control.
> But in daytime temps of 70's(?) or above, I wouldn't think a cloche would be
> necessary at all. And higher temps could cause problems unless you are
> there monitoring it all the time, ready to open it up.
>
> On the other hand, I set out a brand new seedling in its pot yesterday (92
> degrees) so it could get some sun and it seemed to thrive on it. It wasn't
> covered or anything, and didn't overheat the way it would have in a closed
> cloche.
>
> I hope some more experienced growers will weigh in on this...
>
> Beth
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> >If you have cloches, u should be okay... day time temps of 75-80,
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