In the second half of May, garden works are gaining momentum. However, before this happens, take care of your seedlings, both vegetables and flowers. To increase their immunity and adapt to the destination, They should be gradually used with the conditions outside. This is what it is Season hardening, which is worth thinking about before the cold Zośka, before allotment gardeners and gardeners start with the work “in full swing”.
Plants sown in containers and pots are waiting in warm rooms for blowing up in the destination. Atmospheric conditions prevailing outside are, however, that they are extremely variable, especially in spring. Temperature fluctuations appear even in May, which is why for a reason. Therefore, before mid -May It is good to take care of the seedling.
In order for the cuttings to easily get used to new, quite demanding conditions, it is good to prepare them properly. This is done with hardening, i.e. gradually habitring of plants to the conditions outside. The effects of seedling seedlings can be seen in a short time, because it is quickly noticeable to strengthen the stems or saturate the color of the leaves.
For healthy and lush plant growth adaptation of seedlings to the outside conditionssuch as temperature differences, wind or direct sunlight. Hardening is especially important for delicate plants, such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbersas well as annual flowers, such as begonies or petunia. This is one of the most important steps before planting to the ground, thanks to which you can ensure your own healthy start and thus lush crops.
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In gardening, it is assumed that before May 15, i.e. before the cold Zośka, you should abstain from putting thermophilic plants in the ground. Until then it is A good time to harden your seedlings. In this way, they can be provided with a good start of growth in soil. This should be done gradually and in a thoughtful way. This process is best started about 7-10 days before planned blowing up.
So start exposing your seedlings everyday, starting from 1 to 2 hours in the shade. Over time, the period of seedlings should be increased outside, gradually increasing the sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. It is important to do it gradually and violence, avoiding extremes. You should also control the weather forecasts so as not to leave the seedlings at the night when they announce low temperatures.
The hardening process requires an individual approach to each species. It is necessary to control its course to know when the cuttings are ready for permanently put in the ground. By hardening, they will be better adapted to natural conditions and get more tolerance to any frost. It is also greater resistance to diseases, and above all A good start and a quick growth that will bring impressive flowers or lush crops.
