Seed Starting
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Subject: Leggy Seedling
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Kathyt |
maine USA
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My first seedling came up and got leggy incredibly fast. I have a second that I got under lights in time to keep it more compact. I am leaning towards planting the more compact seedling, but I read an essay that said that if you plant the seedling deep, roots will sprout along the stem, making a better root system. I tried doing that with 3 or 4 seedlings and roots did not sprout from the stem. Has anyone else tried this with success? Or would you do what I am leaning towards, planting the more compact seedling? thanks KathyT
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4/30/2007 1:08:49 PM
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Engel's Great Pumpkins and Carvings |
Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)
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This happens with tomatoes...Pumpkins are just plain leggy. A fan thurned on them will make them even stronger with close cool lighting.
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4/30/2007 1:23:28 PM
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AHABC |
Wilmington.Ma.
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Kathyt plant them deep 1/2 in from leaves.
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4/30/2007 3:48:18 PM
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George J |
Roselle, IL GJGEM@sbcglobal.net
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I put mine outside right after they germinate. Less then a week later I plant them.
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4/30/2007 7:21:38 PM
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hoots dirt (Mark) |
Farmville, Virginia (mfowler@hsc.edu)
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My 1180 is like Jack and the beanstalk right now. It's going in the patch (deep) tomorrow!
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4/30/2007 8:46:10 PM
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Kathyt |
maine USA
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thanks guys, KathyT
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5/1/2007 12:11:00 AM
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North Shore Boyz |
Mill Bay, British Columbia
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My 670 was a bit leggy this year and I just planted it as mentioned right up to the cot leaves. It will sprout leaves along the way.
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5/1/2007 2:04:34 PM
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North Shore Boyz |
Mill Bay, British Columbia
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oops, meant it will sprout roots along the way.
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5/1/2007 2:05:08 PM
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