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Re: now what?



> O.k..I took some plants out side before their time. They collapsed.  The
> top part is dead. Is there any hope. 

Yes, there is hope. They will survive, but that is a different concept than
"thrive" which is what you want them to do. When a baby plant has had a
setback like this it's really better to start again. The new plants will be
stronger and will pass the originals in production and vigor, mark my
words! In fact, do an experiment: coddle along your damaged seedlings, but
also plant new ones. Take care of them, harden them off gradually and don't
plant them out until it's good and warm outside. I promise you they will be
healthier and produce much more than the ones that got the earlier start
but had the setback. 
Also,when plants come out of my
> chicken pen green house(temp 90*...hum. 40%) do they need to be hardened
> off?

Yes, absolutely. Put them in shade for a few days, gradually lengthening
the time and the sun exposure until you're up to 6-8 hours. If it's warm
enough then, go ahead and plant them out. May 15th should be perfect. You
can also seed outside directly into the garden at that time, even tomatoes.
Denise McCann Beck
USDA Zone 7
Sunset Western 4
Coastal Bristish Columbia
> Nick Carr.  Klamath Falls Or
> Zone6
>
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