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Harden Off?
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Posted by joytwo1839 z6 TN (My Page) on Tue, Apr 14, 09 at 9:10
My MIL gave me a couple of miniature roses at Easter and I would like to at least get them out to the porch in containers. I'm sure they came from the supermarket and the only other one I had, years ago, did not survive. I think one is "Breeze".
Can someone give me pointers? |
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RE: Harden Off?
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| Sure. It means to expose the plant to sunlight gradually. Right now, though, it is too early to put them outside. I probably wouldn't try until early May. If it starts to really get warm there, above 70, then you can try taking them outside on the porch for a few hours. Once it warms up, mid-May, then you can leave them outdoors on the porch, and start to expose them to direct direct sunlight, starting with 30 - 60 minutes then gradually increasing the time over 7 - 10 days. If you see leaf burn, take them back into shade. |
RE: Harden Off?
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| Thanks a lot - that's just what I will do. |
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