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Protection OK, or out in the elements?
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Posted by
thyme2dig NH (
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Thu, Dec 30, 10 at 20:45
| Hello! I'm new to WS as last year was my first year. Mixed results and am ready to try again! I have what may be a very silly question.
I have a farmers porch that has plenty of room for WS pots. Is it OK to have the seedlings protected slightly on the porch since they are covered anyway, or should they be set out in the elements to be snowed/rained on?
I'd appreciate any info!
Thanks |
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RE: Protection OK, or out in the elements?
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| Out in the elements. You want them to get rain and snow. Karen |
RE: Protection OK, or out in the elements?
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| Ditto what Karen said--out in the elements. They're tough and they need the rain/snow. If you've read the posts, you've seen the sprouts. WS works. |
RE: Protection OK, or out in the elements?
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| Cilantro sprouts! And I will do what I have been told - nothing. Except they have been in a good bit of shade. Maybe sprouts need more sun? Move the jug now when I have 3 sprouts or later when most sprouts are up? My first ever WSing sprouts - sown on winter solstice & noticed 1/1/11. The largest one looks wet & dying, but I am told to keep my distance & only check the moisture level. Low tonight is forecast for 32, tomorrow night 27, then 40 at night for several days. Sprouts look greener than pic. The camera auto focuses on the dirt, I think, & I cannot get a good shot. Maybe next week. Thanks to Trudi.& generous people who have been giving me advice here. Cilantro sprouts 1/1/11
My ws pics. |
RE: Protection OK, or out in the elements?
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| Your sun exposure is probably a bit more intense than my New England sun. I'd be worried about the sprouts frying in direct sun. Can you find a spot where they'd get dappled/part sun and not during the midday hours? If you do move them to a sunnier spot, you'll need to check on them frequently and be ready to move them back into the shade. The growing medium will also dry out faster in the sun. Last year was my first time to WS and I purposely set my containers where they were in the shade. I got sprouts later than other folks but my sprouts never needed watering. |
RE: Protection OK, or out in the elements?
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| I think I will just leave them alone. I agree with you completely, gardenweed, the danger in a hot climate is frying in the sun. The spot gets a great deal of indirect light. Today is sunny & cold & sprouts look a little peppier. Thanks so much! |
RE: Protection OK, or out in the elements?
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| Some people have left their ws containers on their covered porches. I think they had to water the containers. Seemed to work for them. |
Here is a link that might be useful: ws on a covered porch
RE: Protection OK, or out in the elements?
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| Thanks for the link, mnwsgal. The ground underneath the milk jugs drained after 3 days of thunderstorms & a tornado watch. As you suggested before, I have added 8 holes all around on the sides 1/2 inch up from the bottom. That's a great idea. If the ground is soppy wet what is in the container can still get some air. Thanks again! |
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