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Forum: Article: Seed Starting 101: Hardening off Seedlings Before Planting Out in Your GardenReplies: 1, Views: 5
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CompostR
south central, PA
(Zone 6b)

April 15, 2008
08:48 AM

Post #4811692

Yep, this was one of my first big lessons - have a protected area outside for seedlings! Good suggestions! We forget the wind, rain, and blazing sun can ravage a tender seedling.
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)

April 15, 2008
09:45 AM

Post #4811930

You're right! Even rigging temporary protection will work... I've turned a plastic table upside down, using the legs to support a row cover "tent," and put flats of seedlings under the row cover.

I'm giggling a little at the visual image I got from "ravage" -- picturing a sweet young seedling tossing its leaves dramatically over her "face" -- oh, save me! (probably I need coffee)


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