How Can You Grow Plants in Really Windy Areas?
Asked by Gard3nLuvr92
I'm curious about how to manage growing plants outdoors when you're in a super windy area. Currently, we're facing a high wind warning with gusts reaching up to 50 mph over the next couple of days. Is that too much wind for hardening off seedlings on my porch?
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A greenhouse can really help out, but be careful! I've dealt with 25 mph gusts, and it completely wrecked my greenhouse. Had to run after my empty nursery pots all over the woods!
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Definitely hold off on hardening your seedlings during those gusts! I usually start by acclimatizing mine indoors with an oscillating fan on low. Just enough wind to gently move the leaves. Once the high winds pass, and if it's warm enough, your seedlings should be fine to go outside.
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One strategy is to plant fast-growing conifers around your property. They can serve as natural windbreaks to protect your crops from harsh gusts.
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GardenChaser77: Oh no! That's rough. Wind can be such a pain when it comes to keeping everything safe outside.