Hello, Folks Please forgive me if this has been discussed recently, but I have been unsubscribed for quite a while, and just re-joined. What is the best technique for hardening indoor grown plants when setting them out outdoors? I started six habanero plants last February indoors under metal halide grow lamps, and they are now beautiful foot tall plants. About a week ago, I took two of the largest ones and set them outdoors. They immediately proceeded to croak. The one habanero plant from last year that I overwintered looks none too healthy either. I am in Maine, and daytime temperatures have been in the mid 60's, (F) while night-time temperatures have been in the low 50's - down to the coldest of about 48 degrees Fahrenheit. We have had mostly full bright sun for the past two weeks or so, except for just a couple of cloudy days with highs near 57 F. What is killing the plants? the cool evening temperatures or the full bright sun? I have grown habaneros in the past, but I started them outdoors, and they bore fruit in late August. I wanted to get a jump on things this year. I still have four plants in pots under the lights indoors. ....Ed Johnson....