I'm in Mercer County, NJ.

I presently have all of my cuttings under lights in the basement - they're doing well.  I'd like to get them into the sun and see if they thrive.

The 10 day forecast has all lows above 40 - the projected lows are 42/43 next Tuesday/Wednesday.

Highs max out at 75 on Monday.

Anyone think it a bad idea to drop the figs on the deck in a shaded area with shade cloth on top and gradually wean them into full sunlight.

Since I don't want to drag them in and out, I'm hoping to move once and leave out unless there is suddenly a freeze predicted.

So, are my lows high enough to leave the figs outside?

They are all growing in 7-11 Double Big Gulp cups.  The attached picture is an LSU Purple as an example of their present size/growth.

 



Any opinions?


Andrew

I move mine out once and they get what they get. Mine were moved out Saturday. They have suffered some sun scald but I don't think the cold has been an issue. Protected by the shade you should be fine.

Put them outside in a cool totally shaded area. Cold isnt a issue as much as any high temps and direct sun at anytime will make them suffer. You dont want your figs to suffer! !! Lol. Cool shaded area to start out. Then go from there to warmer area still no direct sun. Then alittle morning sun and so on.