Pepper help!

[IceStorm]

So we started some anaheim peppers indoors, we got a few sprouts and they're doing good so far!

We live in northern CO, so our weather is a little bipolar. I don't want to bring them out too early as our nights still get cold and we'll likely still have a freeze late March/early April, BUT I want them prepared so that when we do bring them out.... they don't instantly shrivel and die (like my flowers did last year)

Any tips on how to prep seedlings for the weather? (mostly the heat and the wind?)

 

[tripletfeb]

You'll have to harden them off. Put them outside, in a covered container for a few hours each day. Bring them back inside after those few hours. Gradually increase the time spent outside and taking the cover off. After a few weeks, they should be able to be outside all the time. I wouldn't even bother trying this until your night time temp is over 50

 

[tripletfeb]

I also put a small fan on my seedlings when they are inside. It helps to strengthen their stems