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Bulbs started indoors

northerner_on
9 years ago

Trying to be ahead of the game this year I decided to start some bulbs indoors: Acidanthera (Peacock Orchids), Dutch Iris, Oriental lilies, Cannas, and Gladioli. They are all growing very well: the Acideranthera took off and are about 3 feet tall, the Iris about two feet tall. It is now warm enough for them to be planted outdoors and my question: do I have to harden them off over a 7-10 day period like my peppers and tomatoes? It would be quite a drag lugging them in and out of the house each day. There is absolutely no chance of frost or cold nights. I have a shaded deck where they could stay, also an unheated garage if it gets a little cool. If anyone has experience with this, I need some guidance, please. Thank you.

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