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How can I prevent tomato seedling from falling over. The stems are thin.
How to make stems stronger/bigger ?
Thank You!
How to make stems stronger/bigger ?
Thank You!
5 answers
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put a fan on them. they will get stronger
Susan
on Mar 16, 2015
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@Pauline_bracnik The simple answer is bury them! The fine hairs on the stem are actually baby roots in waiting. By burying your tomato plants deep into the soil (leave a few leaves at the top to photosynthesize), you will have a much stronger root system. This in turn helps your plant develop into a stronger plant that can bear more fruit. Remember to add organic matter and minerals to your soil as they are heavy feeders.
The Micro Gardener - Anne
on Mar 16, 2015
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@Susan is correct. Put a gentle fan on them. It mimics what happens with trees in nature.
Douglas Hunt
on Mar 16, 2015
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Plants started indoors that get spindly (etiolated) need more light. Fans will help and when they are ready to transplant bury the stems either by laying them horizontally in the soil or deep enough (to the first leaves). They will root along the stem.
Lois Martin
on Mar 16, 2015
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do some of the above, and use wooden skewers, and panty hose snippets...the panty hose do not injure the young plants, gives a little support..lotta work and patience...so maybe the other suggestions would work for you better..but for a lot of vegies, plants this worked for me....do not tie tight just gentle loop....
Lisa
on Mar 16, 2015
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