from indoor to outsdoor? or no?

[ksefan36]

i have two seedlings. they just popped the soil 2 days ago. they are both under one 42 watt cfl..
i know the sun puts out ALOT better light.
am i able to move them from indoor to outdoor? im in az. its currently 70 degrees, but nice and sunny! in my grow box its 75. what should i do? keep em under the cfl or let em sit under the best light possible(the sun).

thanks ahead of time

 

[AimAim]

They will do great outdoors in the 60's and above, assuming you move them in at night. On a sunny day the soil and pots will warm up well over the air temp. I've done this a lot and I think it's beneficial, only drawback is you risk getting them exposed to critters (mites, aphids etc) although I have never had that happen.

 

[CaretakerDad]

2 things that you are going to want to consider. First, the sun is much stronger so for the first few days put them in a partially shaded area. When you do expose them to full sun don't be alarmed if the original leaves turn white, new growth will be used to the sun and will be fine. Second, at your latitude you are already at less than 10 hours of daylight per day. Your plants will immediately go into flower and with lessening daylight hours will not do well. You will have to bring them in daily and provide them with supplemental light for at least 6 hours/day to maintain 18/6 and vegetative growth.

 

[ksefan36]

They will do great outdoors in the 60's and above, assuming you move them in at night. On a sunny day the soil and pots will warm up well over the air temp. I've done this a lot and I think it's beneficial, only drawback is you risk getting them exposed to critters (mites, aphids etc) although I have never had that happen.

awesome! thanks for the info.
right now i have the light on 24/7! idk i just figured if i wanted the best potential for my plants then give them the best supplement! haa
but thanks for the verrification bro

 

[ksefan36]

2 things that you are going to want to consider. First, the sun is much stronger so for the first few days put them in a partially shaded area. When you do expose them to full sun don't be alarmed if the original leaves turn white, new growth will be used to the sun and will be fine. Second, at your latitude you are already at less than 10 hours of daylight per day. Your plants will immediately go into flower and with lessening daylight hours will not do well. You will have to bring them in daily and provide them with supplemental light for at least 6 hours/day to maintain 18/6 and vegetative growth.

Forsure.
I was aware of the time of light they need right now. But i wasnt aware of the leaves turning white.. are u talking about the true leaves?

 

[bertaluchi]

Everyone I know that grows outdoors starts their plants indoors under lights of some kind. I have a few right now that I started a couple of months ago indoors and are now doing great outside. Its also a great way to get your outdoor crop going early in the spring so when you put your plants out in April or May they can be 4 or 5 feet tall . Good luck and just keep an eye out for spider mites. Them bitches are all over the world looking to get high on your supply.