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Re: Long, leggy seedlings



I think they are not getting enough light (should be less than 4 inches away
from fluorescent workshop lights)   and a long enough day (should be at least
16 hours).

Once the seed germinates the seedling should be put under lights within 4
inches of light and for 16 hours a day. I use a fluorescent workshop lights.
Care must be taken to make sure the lights aren't too hot for the seedlings. I
also set a fan to keep the air moving.

The first two leaves are the seed leaves. The leaves after the seed leaves are
the true leaves, these usually look like leaf of the  plant you are trying to
grow.  The seedlings shouldn't be transplanted until the true leaves grow. 

 Fertilize only 1/4 strength balanced water soluble and water from the bottom.

When you transplant them into a good potting soil, hold on to the plant by the
leaves, and plant the long floppy stem.  Plant up to the seed leaves or true
leaves (depends on the plant you are growing). Then the seedling should go
under lights again 4 inches and 16 hours. When they are growing well on their
own you can start hardening them off.

Jackie
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