Starting from seed outside...

I got some little seedlings goin that I plan to put in their outside spot soon (due to circumstances...I wish I could harden them off inside). My area gets almost all day sun with temps in the 90s and decent humidity. Do you think seedlings could live in a spot like that? I might have to make some adjustments if the heat and light is too intense. Any tips?

anyone?........

from what i know i would say they will be fine, 90 will be fine outside as long as they are in the ground so the roots are cool, if they are in pots the soil will get hot and that meens the roots will got hot which you dont want

Biggest fear with seedlings outdoors will be keeping them moist until they have a chance to grow some deep roots, otherwise you should be fine.

I killed some seedlings once, planted them in the dirt outside, thunderstorm rolled in and they didn't like the 40mph gusts.

do you think I should put clear plastic cups over them while their young? I've done that before but this spot gets so much sun I'm afraid it will be too hot in there.

bill4588 said:

do you think I should put clear plastic cups over them while their young? I've done that before but this spot gets so much sun I'm afraid it will be too hot in there.

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no, it will reduce light intake and without wind the stems won't thicken.

oh ok....so i might be SOL at the moment....do you think if i only filled the dirt up to about 6 in from the top it would help protect from wind? unfortunately i can only check them once a week so im looking for the best way to pull it off.

anyone recommend how i should attempt this? this is my first grow and im really sick of dealers so id really appreciate it...