Hey everyone! I'm brand new to gardening and have just set up my first seed starting area in an outdoor shed with grow lights. I'm super excited to fill my raised garden beds for the first time! However, I'm struggling with the hardening off process. I work long hours from dawn till dusk, and my tomato seedlings are getting too large for their starting trays. I really need to transplant them soon. I'm located in zone 9A in Texas, and the recent wind has been messing with my gardening plans. My tomato varieties include San Marzanos, Roma, Golden Pole, Cherokee Carbon, and Ace 55, with the San Marzanos being the largest. Any advice from experienced gardeners would be greatly appreciated!
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I totally get your struggle! If you can, try putting your seedlings under some shade cloth; that can help them adjust to the outdoors without too much sun exposure right away. I keep mine in a shaded corner and just bring them back in at night for the first few days. Also, if you can post a pic of your seedlings, that might help get more tailored advice!
I have a shaded corner in my yard. Should I leave them there for a while instead of moving them hourly?