What does hardening off seedlings mean?
The process of gradually acclimating indoor-grown seedlings to outdoor conditions over 7–10 days. Start with a few hours of shade, then increase sun and wind exposure daily.
"Harden off your tomato seedlings for a week before transplanting them outside."
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