Should I keep him in the greenhouse or bring them outside?
I'm debating whether to keep my pepper plants in the greenhouse or move them outside. In the greenhouse, they get 18 hours of light, while outside they receive full sun. What do you recommend?
by ALxRmeR0
7 Comments
Acrobatic_Way_7225
If able to ain’t nothing like the sun. I’m doing the same this weekend. Best of look looks good
AdditionalTrainer791
If your outside temps are warm enough the outdoors is usually better. You have better airflow and pollinators on your side outdoors.
PeanutButterLeopard
I’m a first time grower but it’s hard not to think “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it”. The peppers look great at the moment!
Magus_Supreme
I think if you put them right into direct sunlight after being in a controlled environment the leaves might scorch. You may need to slowly introduce them to sunlight via bright indirect light for a couple days. This is what I’ve heard anyway, I started mine outside so I haven’t encountered that with peppers but it happened with my cucumber.
This_Resource_396
The notion of 18/6 & 12/12 is a dated practice from the cannabis cultivation industry (side note.)
Peppers are sensitive and even with hardening at those temperature you’ll notice stalling. Without proper hardening altogether you’ll damage the plants but I’d wait until it’s warmer.
Typical-Sense6938
Idk but great work so far homie
Peperoncino_Lab
You should let them harden slowly with early morning and late afternoon sun, since they already have fruit. If you use this method, I recommend soaking the banana peels and spraying the leaves with water. Once the leaves are dry, bring the plants back inside. In the evening, if your climate is mild, you can leave them outside. If you don’t have time for this protocol, you can use shade cloths. 2 banana peels in a liter of water, let them soak for 2 days.
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If able to ain’t nothing like the sun. I’m doing the same this weekend. Best of look looks good
If your outside temps are warm enough the outdoors is usually better. You have better airflow and pollinators on your side outdoors.
I’m a first time grower but it’s hard not to think “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it”. The peppers look great at the moment!
I think if you put them right into direct sunlight after being in a controlled environment the leaves might scorch. You may need to slowly introduce them to sunlight via bright indirect light for a couple days. This is what I’ve heard anyway, I started mine outside so I haven’t encountered that with peppers but it happened with my cucumber.
The notion of 18/6 & 12/12 is a dated practice from the cannabis cultivation industry (side note.)
Peppers are sensitive and even with hardening at those temperature you’ll notice stalling. Without proper hardening altogether you’ll damage the plants but I’d wait until it’s warmer.
Idk but great work so far homie
You should let them harden slowly with early morning and late afternoon sun, since they already have fruit. If you use this method, I recommend soaking the banana peels and spraying the leaves with water. Once the leaves are dry, bring the plants back inside. In the evening, if your climate is mild, you can leave them outside. If you don’t have time for this protocol, you can use shade cloths. 2 banana peels in a liter of water, let them soak for 2 days.