Re: help for long stems
Dewight,
Sounds like very good advice from Glenn.
I have also noticed that during the hardening off period, the plant really likes
the outside sun light as the first true leaf really accelerates in opening up
and reaching for the sun.
Bob T.
Dewight Blanton wrote:
> Hello all,
> I know this question is in discussion,but I have a couple questions on the
> matter. I have 4 plants up all with a stem 3+ inches long and the seed
> leaves are fully open with no true leaves yet. This is due to lack of light
> on my part,they only got about half of the time they should of outside in
> the sun on a daily basis. the stems are thick and appear healthy. I need to
> transplant TODAY,as they have pushed roots through thier 4" peat pots. A
> chance for more colder weather is on the way,so putting out in the patch is
> not a option(besides it's too wet now.) Will it be okay to transplant them
> to half gallon pots,put a small stake to hold the stem up,and get a 4' shop
> light on them to increase the light they receive? And how long will I need
> to leave the lights on if I can't get them outside? These are my first
> seedlings,and I don't want to lose them,any help on this is appreciated!
> THANKS,
> Dewight Blanton
> Indiana-USA
> Zone 5.5
> First year Rookie
> dewig1@excite.com
>
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