#HARDENING OFF SEEDLINGS HOW TO#

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#HARDENING OFF SEEDLINGS HOW TO#

Listen to the podcast and learn how to properly harden off your growing seedlings! They cover why proper hardening off is critical for the health and well-being of your seedlings, different methods to accomplish it, possible exceptions, and how long it typically takes for seedlings to acclimate to the outdoors.

Of course, don’t allow your plants to wilt, but definitely increase the space. Another aspect of hardening includes cutting back on water and fertilizer. Even cold-hardy plants can suffer damage if exposed to freezing temps before hardening properly. What is hardening off, and why is it so important? Are there alternatives to the traditional “in and out” method or any situations when hardening off is not necessary? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss how to harden off your seedlings to help them transition from their indoor growing environment to outdoor life. Bring your plants back indoors overnight or during colder temps (such as frost warnings).

Hardening off seedlings