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Mar 14, 2013 12:22 PM CST
Name: Lorn (Roosterlorn)
S.E Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Bee Lover Lilies Pollen collector Seed Starter Region: Wisconsin
Sure. Ease of access and management; electrical hookups and inside, away from outside weather, rain, etc. lighting units are not usually designed for outdoor use without some protection or cover. And considering the next 4-5 or 6 weeks seems suitable for growing, the seedlings would be best left alone outside until such point the days get so short and the sun becomes so low of an angle that it would, at that point become more advantagous to grow them under lights under cover. But if performed outside, I'm afraid that closing the lid to protect it from rain or frost would result in the unit becoming somewhat a humidity chamber with very little or no air movement--similar to a situation I experience every fall in my little greenhouse here. Keep in mind that high humidity and little air movement is condusive to botrytis--and fungicides, especially copper base, are not effective at temperatures below 50'F. Also, in such a small space if closed and depending on how many seedlings there are, CO2 levels may become too low and limit growth.

I guess we're all intrigued by Della's new idea--and we love contemplating its best application.

Here's a picture of Hobart from the air. Rosetta's down there somewhere.

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