Is It Ok To Plant Perennial Flowers Outside In Cool Weather

Question

i have a ton of seeds to start and not enough room to do it all in the house. can i start them outside in seed starter and leave them in full sun as they come up or do i have to keep them out of full sun until they are larger and then harden them off?

Answer 1

You still have a chance of frost there so I would be leery of cold nights. If you have a cold frame or want to make one, that would work. They need a little protection from the elements while they are seedlings. Even row covers should work. These articles should help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/greenhouses/cold-frames-for-spring-seedlings.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/convert-raised-bed-to-cold-frame.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/greenhouses/cold-frame-hardening-in-spring.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/cheap-cold-frames.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/row-covers-for-garden-plants.htm