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keski_gw

Wondering about screened sunlight?

keski
14 years ago

I'm hardening off some alpine berries and broccoli in my screen porch. Wondering if anyone can tell me how much the screen cuts down on sunlight? If I put them in the sunny spot, will they get too much sun?

Keski

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