Leggy seedlings..what next?
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These seedlings were left inside the house because they are barely producing a second set of leaves I am afraid to put them in the ground because they are so scrawny.
My other seedling are hardy and strong. I'm about to put them outside, should I just keep them inside longer? All my seedlings were planted on the same day back in February.
My other seedling are hardy and strong. I'm about to put them outside, should I just keep them inside longer? All my seedlings were planted on the same day back in February.
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5 answers
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They need to be transplanted in deeper containers.
Milette Ramm
on Apr 20, 2015
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Usually when plants get leggy it means they're not getting enough light.
Darla
on Apr 20, 2015
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Light for seedlings should be 2-3 in. above them. They will stretch to reach the light which causes leggy seedlings.. bent ones usually means either the light wasnt high enough and got in the way or that the seeds are trying to move in the direction of the sunlight ( if that is the light that is being used)
Victoria McMackin
on Apr 20, 2015
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Yes this is true. They would be too young to transplant. You don't want to transplant outside thou until your weather is in the upper 60's at night. It is probably too early in your area to put them outdoors. Keep them under a light that is no more then 2 inches above them. To firm up their stems, if it isn't too late, turn a fan on low setting to oscillate on them for about 20 mins at a time, a few times a day. Give them some calcium and Epsom salts to get them healthier.
Victoria McMackin
on Apr 20, 2015
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clip a couple off and put in a glass of water and wait to see if they root (couple weeks) and then plant...have done this successfully with cuttings from a mint plant. If it works, it works. If it doesn't , you haven't lost anything! Also, be patient and see if you get lots of roots before you plant in a small container....let it get happy there before you plant in the ground.
Judy
on Apr 22, 2015
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