The other outdoor 12/12

[buddyh]

So, I read somewhere once that it is possible to use the time coming out of winter to flower plants as well outdoors. I believe that the theory was to put the plants out in March I believe (checking with an hours of sunlight chart would help with this) and even though the days are getting longer, there is still less then 12 hours of sunlight a day.
So here's my question. The Winters are fairly temperate here, it usually doesn't get to freezing. If I veg my plants for a while, does anyone think that's it's possible to put them back outdoors and let them flower during the short days of Winter?
It does get cold here and the winds are fairly brisk. Maybe the temps get down into the 40's, but no frost. What do you think my chances are?
In any case, I believe that I'm going to try this with at least a few of the seedlings that I have going, so I'll report back on this in any event.

[Roy]

buddyh, I see no fault in your logic, I think it should work. I grow in temperatures in the forty degree range sometimes and have even had snow on my plants late in the growing season.

Good luck with your grow and keep us informed on your progress.

[iggysplat]

Yes buddy that works...veg indoors and move them out around March....

[buddyh]

Now here the temps are still pretty decent in November, part of December.
Now we're not talking sunbathing or short sleeve shirt weather, but that's when I'm planning on trying it.
Oh, BTW, IGGY!!!! how are you ya bastage!?!?
Gotta run, I'm in the middle of making some bubble-yum!

[illin]

Id try it buddy. What would it hurt. The days will be shaorter than 12 hours, and it will be colder so I bet the growth will be slower. But Im sure they will flower.