Using old screens for hardening

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Posted by Moorlord 5-6 (My Page) on

Sat, Apr 27, 13 at 9:56

I had all my windows replaced about 5 years ago (23) and i have all the old screens. I was thinking about using these to screen the light while hardening off. Maybe using several layers at a time and slowly tapering off. Does this sound like it would do a good job or is it a false sense of security. I have bee hardening for 2 days and I would like to use this today for a couple hours of their first sun, any advice is appreciated.

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Posted by skeip 5 WI (My Page) on
Sat, Apr 27, 13 at 13:56

Take your old screens out in the full sun and look at the amount of shadow they cast, you will probably find that 2 or three is plenty. Please also don't forget that wind is as important in hardening off as is the amount of sun.

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Posted by mandolls 4 (My Page) on
Sat, Apr 27, 13 at 14:14

I always start my plants on my screened in porch (roof is screen also) - it seems to be a perfect way to get them used to the elements. it offers some protection from the wind and the sun is filtered. 3-4 hours the first day has never been a problem.

So yes - they should be a big help.

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Posted by Moorlord none (My Page) on
Sat, Apr 27, 13 at 16:46

Thanks guys! I layerd two sunside on a covered porch (roof only) they got about 3 hours of filterd sun and then some shade, they still look good. I also considered the wind and they got a nice breeze the whole time. I can really tell wich ones were closer to the fan. So far so good

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