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Crestview, FL
(Zone 8a)

March 04, 2009
06:06 PM

Post #6221706

Hi to everyone :-)

I have a newbie question (newbie to seeds propagation)... I have decided to sow seeds and start my annuals and some perennials this way this year (inexpensive i suppose) . I have started on Feb 11 and a lot of them are now around 2-4 inches taller and my nasturtium is about 7-8 inches tall now. I have been reading about hardening off these babies before they get to be transplanted in the ground.

Is it a good time for me to do it now ? I am in zone 8A and most likely will be getting some ave. of 70 degrees temp during the day for the next 2 weeks at least.

It has been growing indoors for at least 3 weeks now. Will it be safe to start taking them out now? Any reply will be greatly appreciated. I am excited about my seedlings and so far it seems to be a success that all of the seeds germinated if not 100% at least I get 50% in some of them.

Thank you

Eileen

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