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Buffalo, New York

I was 8 for 8 with my test germinations this spring. I used a heating mat in my chamber with a small heater and a flourescent light above only about 1-2" abovce the plants. The temp stayed between 83-90 degrees.
They all still got very leggy.
I'm starting my chosen seeds Sunday the 25th.....any last minute suggestions so I can make sure they don't get as leggy as they have?
Thanks and Good Luck to all!

4/24/2010 9:06:44 AM

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Repot them up to the cots, then get'em into real sunlight ASAP.

4/24/2010 9:59:07 AM

Columbus Ohio

Once the cots break ground, you should take them out of the elevated temps. I have found that this will help keep them stocky. Bottom heat tends to make the plat elongate. This is typical with most seedlings.

4/24/2010 10:08:26 AM

Western NY

Get them outside just as soon as they break ground, even if the weather isn't that great. You can still bring them inside at night.

4/24/2010 2:20:31 PM

Buffalo, New York

Thanks all, should i unplug the heating pad and/or portable heater also once they sprout?

4/24/2010 6:50:57 PM

Tinykinville

jeremy simply real sunlight and colder temps will keep them stocky and yes you should unplug heater if they are not ready to go in the dirt

4/25/2010 3:45:13 AM