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Old 04-21-2008, 11:21 PM
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I'm in TX and I put most of mine outside as soon as I can. This can be at different times depending on the genus, and some come back in when it gets hot. You do have to be careful as conditions outside can present some problems. Sunburn, bugs, too much rain, birds stealing your potting media for nests, etc, etc. For this reason I'd keep tender young seedlings indoors. A seedling is barely a meal for a hungry slug.
Some will tell you to never move them outdoors for all these reasons, but my indoor culture is lacking. Winters indoors means low humidity and very low light for most. As soon as I get them outside they perk up big time! Just my two cents.
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