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Old 11-Jan-2006   #16
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Originally Posted by Vance Wood
Spencer: That seems logical, and a good solution to growing outdoors, but the truth is there are some hormonal issues with temperate trees that require a deep dormancy period, and not just a few days in the fridge.

Vance, either you're missing something, or I am.
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Originally Posted by Spencer
I have built a small ledge from a plastic planter and some doweling and 2x4's that I have secured outside of my kitchen window.
(emphasis mine)

Wouldn't Spencer's tree get the same temperature ranges and variability and buffeting (ok, not the same since its on a ledge presumably 5-6 feet above ground) on a ledge OUTSIDE as on a grow bench/on the ground?

He's just maximizing his space available outdoors.
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