Sun to light

So I made some clones that are now plants in red Solo cups.

I'm thinking about putting the plants outside to grow in natural Sun for awhile up potting along the way. Maybe in a month or so bring them back in and put in a tent under artificial light.

Anyone ever do this?

This is usually considered risky because of the chance of bringing pests inside. Outdoors, there's a whole ecosystem and weather and stuff to keep their numbers under control, but indoors there's not. A few mites or thrips on a plant can quickly turn into an infestation. Not saying it can't be done but you're taking a chance.

Starting indoors and putting outside to finish is a different story, and perfectly fine to do.

if they were small clones, you can spray them with neen/detergent and then spinosaid sp? to clean them up and give them a better chance of not bringing pests and stuff into your tent.
your tent should be as sterile as possable to give your plants the best chance of growing without pest problems. its as above, not realy worth the risk in my opinion.

I brought a plant in once, Dock Aphids came in with it. That was the last plant i moved inside

People on here claim to move them in and out all summer without issues
I refuse to bring mine in once they are outside because I don’t believe in using pesticides other than citrus products

You're right. I don't know what I was thinking. Trying to skimp on electric I guess.

rmax said:

You're right. I don't know what I was thinking. Trying to skimp on electric I guess.

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I use the sun to help veg in the summer. Right before flower, I clean the plant well and take cuttings straight into a little tub of water. This year I plan to put a male in the ground next to the female for a seed run.

I have also brought in full plants from outside, but I don't like to because it's a risk. I use living soil that's in good shape, so the beneficial organisms have always won.

In other words, it can be done. Some people refuse religiously. If you know what you're doing, it's not a guaranteed loss.

GenericEnigma said:

In other words, it can be done. Some people refuse religiously. If you know what you're doing, it's not a guaranteed loss.

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It took me a long time to rid this place of Fungus gnats. Risk it again? No way!

Been there done that. Got the postcard.
Nope never again.
Things I've brought inside;
Fungus gnats
Spidermites
Aphids
Powdery mildew
Springtails
Thrips
(Less of a plant problem but still gross) spiders, centipedes, beetles.....the list goes on.
PASS!

Once it goes outside that's it. She's an outdoor cat from now on. Too many things to carry inside with it. In the summer, I won't even go into the basement without changing clothes or taking a quick bath if I've been doing anything in the plants or grass. Paid that price and won't pay again
Of coarse it can be done. It would be silly to say it can't. It's just not worth the risk imo.