Starting Seeds Indoors - Part 4 of 5 - Hardening Off Transplants - Moving Outdoors A week before planting, I begin moving my plants outside to harden them off. This process helps toughen up the leaves, stems, and roots of young plants. Here is the process: - place in full or partial sun for most of the day (use shade cloth is hardening off Summer or Fall transplants) - back off on watering (but closely monitor for wilting) - expose plants to temperatures fluctuations, but protect them from freez

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