I'm facing a bit of a challenge with hardening off my plants because of my work schedule. I usually work from 7 AM to 3:30 PM and my back door, where I would ideally put my plants, faces east. Unfortunately, I can't use my backyard due to my dogs being there. My front yard doesn't get much sun until around 1-2 PM. However, I have a garden bed in a lot that gets full sun throughout the day, but there's a trampoline in the way. Would putting my plants under the trampoline allow them to get UV protection while still being effectively hardened off?
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Absolutely! You can place your plants under the trampoline during the hardening off process. It should provide some protection from harsh sunlight while still allowing them to acclimatize. Just make sure they still get some light throughout the day!
That's a relief to hear! I was worried because I tried hardening mine in the evening, but I think I left one out too long and it got a little sunburned. Glad to know there's a safe way to do it!