Inside to outside to flower

Pistil

Pistil

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I know this has probably been covered, but. If I were take plants form 18/6 MH to an outside green house at a bout 4 to 5 weeks and showing flowers, what is the ideal way to do it? If I wanted them to flower and finish outside in a greenhouse. I know I should probably harden off. Climate is warm and hot with moderately cool nights. What would you do? Advice? Help?
 
Wavels

Wavels

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I have been doing this for many years, you should have no problem. I do not use a green house though. I just pop them under the sun.
When you first expose them to direct sunlight, watch them for the first few hours...if they show no signs of stress just leave them in the sun.
If they start to look a little wilted or otherwise unhappy, put 'em in the shade. In a day or two they will respond to the sun with much love.
I use minimum 400W so I do not know if CFL grown plants will transition as smoothly.
Good Luck
 
OddBall1st

OddBall1st

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Keep in mind you go out to a moving light outside, every time I see pics of inside to outside, ya see two different growth types and rates on the plant. Hardening helps, even at a month/month 1/2 but it`s best done as a sprout. Good luck !i
 
Pistil

Pistil

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Wavels said:
I have been doing this for many years, you should have no problem. I do not use a green house though. I just pop them under the sun.
When you first expose them to direct sunlight, watch them for the first few hours...if they show no signs of stress just leave them in the sun.
If they start to look a little wilted or otherwise unhappy, put 'em in the shade. In a day or two they will respond to the sun with much love.
I use minimum 400W so I do not know if CFL grown plants will transition as smoothly.
Good Luck
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That is kind of what I was thinking. I do have the time to be there and baby them so that should not be a problem to constantly monitor them. Should I leave them out at night or take them? There can be 20 degree difference in night and day. Also the greenhouse can be a little intense as far as light and heat. I don't want to torture them. A few days maybe taking them in and out?
 
B166ER420

B166ER420

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Your all good unless it dips below 60....just make sure your at about 12/12,sunrise 7am sunset 7pm.If you put it in the shade for a few days it should be good for direct sunlight...just keep your eye out for stress.GL
 
perplexus

perplexus

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Yeah, just keep an eye on them. Try to get them settled quick. Those.ladies dont like all that travelling. Mycellium are fragile. Why is your gh a torture chamber. More fans maybe? They will stress some, but depending on how healthy they are, they may just dive right in and be fine! Good luck!
 
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freebull

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whats up mate, i live in the caribbean, grew some clones for about 3 to 4 weeks under t5's and moved them outside..check my thread called In the Caribbean...they responded just fine.
 
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