Maximum Yield USA April 2017 | Page 118

grow cycle beginner ' s corner

by Eric Hopper

Take the Leap and Get Your Seedlings Outside :

The Subtle Art of Hardening Off

They ’ ve been nurtured inside where it is warm and cozy , but it ’ s time to prepare your seedlings for a transition to the comparatively harsh conditions of the great outdoors . But how do you prevent them from becoming shocked or stunted ? The secret is to be patient , go slowly , and take the right steps , says Eric Hopper .
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