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Hot and cold-zone 8ish

nancyjane_gardener
11 years ago

I'm in No CA where our temps vary widely! We've had 2-3 weeks of below freezing temp which is very unusual, then we are up to 70*, then down, then up etc!
I've found several things such as water bottles (from freecycle) to try WSing this year. I plan to start tomorrow.
My last date of frost is April 15th, but I'm determined to get things planted earlier with WOWs and milk jugs to cover.
From reading here I'm not going to WS fast growers such as beans/squash etc.
How does the hot and cold factor into WSing? Do I have to move or shade the containers on sunny days as you would with a cold frame? Do I want the containers in part shade?
I am a newbe at this. I've tried starting under lights, but had one of the lights exploded and that was the end of that!
Buying all starts is expensive! I have a free seed bank I can go to each month.
NOW is the time to start! Nancy

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