Really long seedlings

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Cbaker

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• May 2, 2020

• #1

First grow. Are these guys too long? My 600 watt light comes Wednesday how do I correct the problem for now if they are until I get it. Planted in rapid rooters

 

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peterstoke

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• May 2, 2020

• #2

they're not getting enough light, if they start to flop over then just prop them up with a tooth pick. just wait until your 600w light comes and then get them under that light

 

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Cbaker

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• May 2, 2020

• #3

Do you think they will make it until then? Should I try a sunny window sill until then?

 

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peterstoke

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• May 2, 2020

• #4

Cbaker said:

Do you think they will make it until then? Should I try a sunny window sill until then?

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yeah man just make sure if they start falling over prop them up with a tooth pick or something

 

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Cbaker

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• May 2, 2020

• #5

peterstoke said:

yeah man just make sure if they start falling over prop them up with a tooth pick or something

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Awesome thank you!

 

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ComfortCreator

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• May 2, 2020

• #6

You planted a little shallow which is why you have the shells on a few like that, but they all came up which is a win!

Get the conditions right...warm, humid, light breeze and gentle light right over them.

You can transplant them into their next container as soon as they grow healthy

 

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Cbaker

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• May 2, 2020

• #7

Thank you so much! I'm struggling deciding whether I should take the shells off or not. When I planted I didn't think I'd have to push them down and risk causing damage to the tap root. Lesson definitely learned.

 

SheeshM

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• May 2, 2020

• #8

The plant should push the seed shells off but if they don't you can mist the shells with a little water and use tooth picks to gently pop them off.

 

Dannydavito

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• May 3, 2020

• #9

Cbaker said:

Thank you so much! I'm struggling deciding whether I should take the shells off or not. When I planted I didn't think I'd have to push them down and risk causing damage to the tap root. Lesson definitely learned.

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Yeah get those seeds off of there. Just be gentle, they pop off easier than you expect!

 

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DOYOUSMELLTHAT

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• May 3, 2020

• #10

Even if they fall over, if you leave them alone theyll all pop pup when they get stronger. When I plant my seedlings I used to worry about that shit, now all 24 to 32 just lay on their sides... Couple days later.. All standing up like little soldiers. A small fan oscillating will help get them stronger

 

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Cbaker

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• May 3, 2020

• #11

Thank you so much! That makes me feel much better. Things are taking forever to ship and I honestly wasn't sure if I'd even get them to sprout so now I'm panicking

 

MickFoster

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• May 3, 2020

• #12

You'd be better putting them outside in direct sunlight.......putting them in a windowsill will make the stretching worse.
Consider some cfl's until your light comes in.
I would definitely remove the seed shells and membrane so the cotyledons can open up.
Good luck.