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« on: February 08, 2012, 12:50:45 PM »

My growlight is in the house so my tomatoes are used to a cool temp.  Do I need to 'harden them off' when i move them to the greenhouse or do you guys think straight in would be ok?  It's about 10-20 degrees warmer inside the greenhouse than in my home.

Thx for the advice!
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« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2012, 02:13:36 PM »

I moved the first of my seedlings directly to the greenhouse. They were getting leggy inside so I figured I had nothing to lose. They are doing well.

 I found a lighted tray thing that I can get cheap. Not sure if it works and has to be cleaned well before I bring it into the house, but I am going to try to bring it home this weekend. I have tomatoes growing in the greenhouse that have already flowered but not fruited yet.
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« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2012, 02:54:44 PM »

I agree.  You should be fine.  Just keep an eye on the overall temp inside the greenhouse.  That would be your only concern.  Here in Texas during January, my greenhouse/potting shed can heat to over 90 degrees in no time during very sunny days even though the outside temp is in the low 60's.

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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2012, 08:34:56 PM »

My growlight is in the house so my tomatoes are used to a cool temp.  Do I need to 'harden them off' when i move them to the greenhouse or do you guys think straight in would be ok?  It's about 10-20 degrees warmer inside the greenhouse than in my home.

Thx for the advice!

they will love the warmth of your greenhouse.. so all should be fine.. I don't have any adjustments moving from my basement to the greenhouse.. except for if it is a sunny day I will adjust them slowly as it is such a difference in lighting for them..
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« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2012, 09:14:40 AM »

Thanks guys!  Made the leap yesterday and I swear they grew an inch overnight. 
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« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2012, 05:12:11 PM »

I had my greenhouse under deciduous trees in East Texas because of the heat.  Plenty of sun in the winter and nice shade in the summer.

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