![]() You may even want to try them in a bit of midday or afternoon sun to get them used to the highest heat of the day. You can now give your seedlings a few hours under the sun before moving them to shade. Now they are getting a bit of sun during a larger chunk of time outside. Bring them out in the morning, before it really heats up, and let them sit in the sun for an hour or two, before moving them to the shade. Days 3 & 4īegin exposing your seedlings to the sun. Increase yesterday's time outdoors to a few hours in the shade. Keep a close eye on them, and if they start to wilt, bring them back inside. Let them be exposed to any breeze, or sit them next to a light fan. Once you've selected your window of ideal weather to begin the process, you'll follow this schedule: Day 1īring your seedlings outside for just an hour or two in the shade. You want to try to pick a time with a moderate, usual weather pattern to give your seedlings the best chance of success. Don’t plan on making the transition during heavy rains, heavy wind, or extreme heat waves. If it is the spring, make sure your last frost date has passed. When your seedlings are ready for this process, the first thing you'll want to do is check the upcoming weather patterns in your area. Get a baking tray and some styrofoam cups, some seed starting soil mix, and a cheap grow light off of Amazon, and get growing! If you've never done this before, then I challenge you to make a commitment this year to try growing one thing from seed. There are so many benefits to growing your own seeds, but I think one of the best things is that you can try lots of different varieties of plants that aren’t readily available at your local nurseries-exotic and uncommon colors, textures, flavors, and looks that will be sure to make your neighbors and friends gasp with delight. At first, my setup involved a baking tray or two in my office under a clip-on grow light now it is full-on seed trays on a shelving unit in a spare closet. I have started seeds inside my home ever since I began gardening. Be sure to check out this article for how to get going and this article for recommendations on products to use. ![]() Starting seeds can seem like an overwhelming topic, but the Gardenary Blog has some great articles with helpful information. ![]()
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