Clones in Rockwool Cubes heading outdoors

Hey there, I am relatively new to growing (did a few outside last year from fem seeds and turned out nicely) and I'm kind of stuck here. I have been getting different answers from multiple growers about this, was hoping I could get something concrete here! Oh and please feel free to inform me if I'm posting in the wrong spot, I'm new to the site as well. I purchased some Purple and Blackberry Kush clones recently and they are in Rockwool Cubes. They are healthy and the roots are shooting out of the cubes in all directions. Today I planted them in small starter pots in a nice organic soil and I was wondering if they are able to go outside in direct sunlight or not. Two people have told me NO, put them in the shade and two people have told me yes, one said give them a few hours of sun then back under lights and the other person said the more sun the better. I'm sure this is a real newbie question but even reading online there are differences of opinion- I see one expert says to keep them in shade till the root system is well established. The roots were well established in the RW Cubes, and again, are now in soil, how long should I shade them outside if at all? Thank you in advance, greatly appreciate the help!
Oh one more thing, I am in Ontario Canada and it is fairly warmer then normal this time of year about 27C or 79-80F
 

tommygee

Member
3 inch diameter pot? you can probably put them outside in direct sunlight for 3-5 hours a day(peak sunlight preferred) or in an open window with sunlight for a bit longer (4-6 hrs) direct sunlight is way better for them than artificial light. As long as wind or animals aren't damaging them the sunlight is the optimal option. I'm hardening mine off in a windowsill right now (no stealthy sunlight spots nearby). After 4 hours of peak sunlight they were bent against the wind towards the sunlight! Like i said, if they are safe from wind or pests, get those ladies outside!
 

nastynate420

Active Member
Harden them clones up! ouside in the shade or like said in a window sill or a few hours a day outside. You could prolly get away with just sticking them outside but your gonna stress them. Make the stress less and easier for them to overcome by getting them used to the light intensity and the lower humidity first!
 
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