How To Fix Leggy Flower Seedlings | They Can Be Rescued!

Flower seeds sown in late winter, before daylight levels have increased in the spring can be prone to becoming leggy seedlings. The seeds germinate, the seedlings stretch towards any source of light and the stems become long and weak.

When this happens you can rescue them with some early intervention and in this video we look at what leggy seedlings are and what you can do to help them get back to growing into sturdy plants.

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[janetholley]

Thank you, finally I found someone who knows what to do without writing a book about it, short and sweet...subscribed&loved!!!

[TecOneself]

Thank you, no wonder they're growing so tall and going down to the side, some are quite sturdy and up, 70%.

[juliehartley]

Thank you - I watched a few videos on how to rescue my leggy seedlings and this one was the most useful. I appreciate it.

[brgovender]

Thanks for sharing your video. Now I understand what happened to my seedlings. I will try to follow your advice and see if I can rescue them. Bobby from South Africa.

[susannaylor]

Thank you for great informative video. Plain and simple right to the point, easy to follow. I'll now go and repot my leggy seedlings. Subscribed 😊🌱🌱

[arli]

Only over 1k subscribers? That's a crime! Such a informative channel! I started gardening last year, had very neglected (15 years)flowerbeds in the garden, I have been watching youtubers from US however it failed me (leggy seedlings or late blooms) as the weather there varies from North to South...I live in Hampshire, so glad has found someone closer to me👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[JackiesSouthernSoul]

Thank you for this video. This is the first year that I’ve started seeds and my seedlings are leggy.
Out of all the videos that I’ve watch about how to correct this problem yours is the only one that states that I can repot and plant the entire stem up to the leaves with any seedling and not just tomatoes. I hope this works because I will be doing just that today.
I’ve learned a lot from your video for when I start succession planting next month. Thank you again🙏

[katalinkardos]

Very happy to find You, I just started gardening..very very helpfull
Thank You!!!!

[tusheetadavid]

What a fabulous video! I’ve learnt something new . Thanks x

[JulieStandley]

Great info - thank you! I do this with my tomatoes but did not realize you could replant flowers like this as well - looks like I’ll be able to rescue my zinnias!!! Thank you! :)

[MetalheadW]

Thank you for the informative video. My sunflower seedlings sprouted a few days ago and they already look a bit leggy. I'm hoping it can fix itself since I have purchased a grow light. BTW, I love your accent.

[Stphani]

Very useful, I’m in Aberdeenshire so your channel is fab for me. I’m interested to know more about your greenhouse and maybe a vid on recommendations for a first greenhouse (progressing from a zippy!) ☺️

[thecraftyhairdressercardsa]

What a great video, I’ve already rescued a few after seeing this. Thank you 😬

[moomoo]

Lovely! I have started some Milkweed that have gotten too leggy. I really cant believe you can bury them like you do! It goes against everything I learned haha! But I shall try it when they get true leaves and let you know.

[maryruud]

Greetings from Minnesota zone 4b, where our gardens are still covered in snow and -5 F temps are expected tonight! I've learned so much watching your channel. Are there any varieties that cannot be rescued by burying the stem deeply?

[hughjassol]

Thanks. Mine got leggy because of 2 weeks of cloudy hot days. I hope this works

[louise]

Can you make a video on lake that is growing in the background?😃🌱 Thanks for all your videos 🙏❤️

[treeoflifebahrain]

Hiya! Thank you for this informative video. What concentration of seaweed solution would you use at this stage?

[pronoun_dilemma]

Great video. Can i pot mine on even if they only have the 2 leaves? (without the true leaves)

[Juliee]

Thank you. My sunflowers are very leggy so I’m repotting them today. I’ve a poly tunnel type green house, Temps go down to around 4c at night inside it, I’m in North Wales. Would it be ok to leave them in there now over night?