I think I might have planted from seed when I should have direct-seeded. The seedling look sad but the night temperatures are in the mid-50s. Can I harden off outside at this temperature or should I just plant seeds in place and start over?
We live in an area of heavy seasonal winds if that matters.
by Houseleek1
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Usually, antelope get up within minutes of birthing. You might have a problem Jim.
I would set them outside in the pots for a few days then plant them
I’d say you could probably hold off another week or so and then start hardening off. Worse case scenario, you could still just direct sow if these ones don’t make it 🙂
No, they look fine. Just watch out for lions and hyenas.
Sir your antelope seems oddly plant like
Nice rack on those antelopes
Are these being planted out on the range or prairie? It’s their natural environment.
You should be okay. Harden them off and don’t just go straight into the ground, and be very careful when transplanting.
Congrats on the typo and the ensuing hilarity
Mam, that’s Jackalope
These look like they might be overwatered?
You can harden them off gradually in the day. Set them out in the day, at first just 30 minutes, gradually increasing the length outside every day until they’re strong.
Don’t shock them with sudden extended cold temperatures – don’t leave them outside at night until they’re well and truly strong to the cold, otherwise they’ll be very susceptible to predation by lions.
*Gently* transplant them once the soil temps and night time temperatures are well above freezing and you’re done with frost risk. Key word gentle – root damage during transplant will stunt growth for 2-6 weeks, be gentle.