adjusting to the outdoors..

I've seen several threads/questions lately that are asking if plants started indoors need an adjustment period outside, or if they should be set outside for 'x' amount of hours a day before being put into full outdoor conditions, etc.

From experience, i've never had problems with plants being shocked by the transfer from inside to outside and frankly, i think its a hassle and a waste of time to put young plants outside for a few hours, then bring them back inside just to let them adjust..

just wanted to get some feedback and see what other indoor-to-outdoor growers do..

Ya, being a first-timer the issue concerned me so I've opted to just start them by a window where they can get a cool breeze, btw, what latitude are you at? Maybe climate issues pose a problem for certain people. Also from what I've read the least amount of stress you put on a young plant reduces the risk of it becoming male. just some thoughts, im out.

yo its call harden off and yes you should do it

Q: How do you harden off plants in the spring after over-wintering indoors? A: After a plant has spent the winter inside--protected from harsh winter temperatures--it must be gradually re-acclimated to the outdoors before it can be left there for the season. Any new growth will be tender, and shouldn't be immediately exposed to cold nighttime temperatures. A good rule of thumb is to move the plant outside for two hours the first day, four hours for the second, six hours for the third and so on. After about a week, the plant can be allowed to remain outside overnight and should then be hardened enough to stay out for the remainder of the season.