Why are my seedling not growing like other seedlings I've seen?

[traceytenik]

I have an AK 47 auto that is 3 weeks old and a Big Haze auto that is 1 week old.
I made my own potting soil and planted them in their final home.
I started them indoors using sunlight from windows. I started taking the AK 47 outside to harden it 3 days ago so it can eventually be out in full sun soon.. I read it is not recommended to take the
Big Haze outside until it has its 2nd or 3rd set of leaves.
I have watered the AK 47, one cup in a circle around the seedling twice because of the pot size and the Big Haze once for the same reason.

Why am I seeing seedlings of the same age that look like mini bushes?
All advice will be appreciated.

 

[hotrodharley]

Because most people use more than window light. Poor light causes seedlings to grow tall and wispy. Get some real light on it or leave it outside. Use a straw or skewer to stake it up when you take it outside because it’ll be laying over and playing dead due to a weak stem. Resolves quickly after a few days outside. Morning light is the best.

 

[traceytenik]

I wasn't trying to do an indoor set up. The company where I bought the seeds said put em near a window then at 2 weeks start to harden them. I live in Thailand, the last time I put seedlings directly outdoors they died.

 

[curious2garden]

I wasn't trying to do an indoor set up. The company where I bought the seeds said put em near a window then at 2 weeks start to harden them. I live in Thailand, the last time I put seedlings directly outdoors they died.

hotrodharley answered you in that you are light deficient. I'd recommend adding a T5HO to your plants for more light before you put them outside.

 

[traceytenik]

Curious3garden- I don't even know what that means.

 

[traceytenik]

Sorry curious, I'm typing in the dark.

 

[Herb & Suds]

Curious3garden- I don't even know what that means.

T5 ho is a type of fluorescent light
You can ignore manufacturers boast ...you need more light

 

[curious2garden]

Curious3garden- I don't even know what that means.

If you'd like a reply please quote otherwise most of us won't see it. This is a pretty large and busy forum. Herb & Suds helped.

 

[hotrodharley]

Curious3garden- I don't even know what that means.

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[curious2garden]

คุณต้องการแสง ตรวจสอบไฟเรืองแสงออกมา

LOL

 

[hotrodharley]

LOL

Google Translate! I love it. Had people living by me from Switzerland. We used it regularly.

 

[curious2garden]

Google Translate! I love it. Had people living by me from Switzerland. We used it regularly.

You are so right! My daughter in law is Brazilian and speaks Portuguese, thank god for that thing.

 

[BostonBuds]

I wasn't trying to do an indoor set up. The company where I bought the seeds said put em near a window then at 2 weeks start to harden them. I live in Thailand, the last time I put seedlings directly outdoors they died.

I would like to see the ad from that company.

 

[traceytenik]

I would like to see the ad from that company.

BostonBuds, I didn't get the info from an ad, but customer service rep weedseedexpress.com.