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Re: Tomato Rescue Question

In a message dated 98-04-04 23:38:43 EST, you write:

<< Unfortunately, several plants have grown kinda leggy (is that damping
off?). >>

Hi Harry,
   No, that isn't damping off. You probably just have your lights too high.
With damping off the stem will turn black at the soil line and the plant will
die. 


:<<  is it possible to transplant these otherwise healthy
looking seedlings into a deeper container to save them?  I was thinking if I
bury them to about 1/2 inch from the first set of leaves that those long
stems may somehow root.>>

   I would definately do this. Tomatoes seem to thrive if transplanted to
deeper pots several times before putting them out in the garden. Do move the
lights closer to the tops of the plants though, or you will repeat the same
problem. I would also leave your lights on for 5 or so more hours per day. 
   Good luck.
   Jim K
PS Another little trick to help strengthen the tomato plants is to "tickle"
them every day. By lightly brushing them back and forth several times a day
with your finger you simulate a gentle breeze and this helps to make the stems
stronger.
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