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Long & Leggy Seedling Solution - Common Problem Easy Fix
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If you are starting your seeds indoor and planting all kinds of vegetable seeds and herbs and maybe even some flowers for your spring and summer garden, chances are you will face a common problem and that’s long, leggy seedlings. This video will reveal some tips to fix them and save all your hard work!
There are many reasons why your seedlings grow so tall and leggy. Here are some simple tips mentioned in this video.
1) Light
As soon as your seeds start to rise, you need to make sure they get sufficient light! Behind a bright sunny window is the most ideal place.
2) Thin them out
If there are too many seedlings in one small pot, you need to thin them out. Leave one or two in each pot and remove the rest.
Maybe you can save the rest by transplanting them into new pots and containers. If you keep too many of them in one single pot, they are all going to stretch and reach up for light and it becomes a race to which one can get to the top first.
3) Avoid Over watering
Do not over water your seedlings. Its okay if the potting mix stays moist but do not water them every day, Let the top layer appear dry before watering again.
4) Put them outside
If the weather is warm enough, you can put your seedlings outside for a couple of hours any day you get a chance. But don’t forget to bring them back inside especially during the cold evenings.
5) Fan them Out
Another way to make your seedlings become strong and sturdy is to create a light breeze. If there is some kind of wind blowing your seedlings, they have no choice but to resist. Therefore they become stronger and sturdier. Have a light fan blowing on them from time to time.
6) Bury them deeper
If there is space in the pot, you can add more potting mix to bury the stems. You can also do the same when you are transplanting them.
7) Transplant
You can transplant your seedlings into bigger pots or if the weather is nice and warm already, transplant them outside into your garden. Once they are outside, they can get the nature light, the wind, the space and everything else. They will slowly grow and become into strong and healthy looking plants.
There are many reasons why your seedlings grow so tall and leggy. Here are some simple tips mentioned in this video.
1) Light
As soon as your seeds start to rise, you need to make sure they get sufficient light! Behind a bright sunny window is the most ideal place.
2) Thin them out
If there are too many seedlings in one small pot, you need to thin them out. Leave one or two in each pot and remove the rest.
Maybe you can save the rest by transplanting them into new pots and containers. If you keep too many of them in one single pot, they are all going to stretch and reach up for light and it becomes a race to which one can get to the top first.
3) Avoid Over watering
Do not over water your seedlings. Its okay if the potting mix stays moist but do not water them every day, Let the top layer appear dry before watering again.
4) Put them outside
If the weather is warm enough, you can put your seedlings outside for a couple of hours any day you get a chance. But don’t forget to bring them back inside especially during the cold evenings.
5) Fan them Out
Another way to make your seedlings become strong and sturdy is to create a light breeze. If there is some kind of wind blowing your seedlings, they have no choice but to resist. Therefore they become stronger and sturdier. Have a light fan blowing on them from time to time.
6) Bury them deeper
If there is space in the pot, you can add more potting mix to bury the stems. You can also do the same when you are transplanting them.
7) Transplant
You can transplant your seedlings into bigger pots or if the weather is nice and warm already, transplant them outside into your garden. Once they are outside, they can get the nature light, the wind, the space and everything else. They will slowly grow and become into strong and healthy looking plants.
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