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New York

My seeds germinated on May 7, or slightly thereafter, and one in particular has been working on its first leaf since the 12th. I put them in the ground early this week, and three out of four are still mainly just cots. I /think/ this is pretty slow, and if so, are there any possible causes? Thanks and sorry for what may be a newbie-ish question.

5/21/2010 10:17:22 PM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Cool weather or cool night temps will make them slow growing.

5/21/2010 10:31:10 PM

New York

It was rainy for a couple days there, but it's been warm otherwise... it was 88 today, for example.

5/21/2010 10:32:11 PM

Middle TN

I had one like that too, gave it a hit of nitrogen and it took off like a rocket. I had planted a back up because I had no faith that it would improve but it did and with gusto! Im a complete newbie so dont listen to me lol Im just stating my experience with a slow starter plant. They can catch up, Ive seen it.
Tammy

5/21/2010 10:46:05 PM

Buffalo, New York

since i installed heaters in my hoops set at 70 degrees at night...plants are growing great, i am guessing your having cold nights.

5/21/2010 11:24:15 PM

Deer Park WA

The soil needs to be warm enough to promote microbial activity which allows for root development, without this root development there is nothing to feed the machine that pushs the above ground growth... thus our handle "Root-stalker".

5/22/2010 11:37:18 PM

3 acre corner in Whittaker,Mi USA ([email protected])

Hey julian,
Mine also here in michigan have been slow growing (probably due to the biblical amount of rain we've been getting!) Try to keep your hoop houses on em at night if you got em(as I have) this will keep the heat trapped in better and I also have black plastic around them on the ground and this helps warm the soil also. HAVE FAITH my friend and you will be suprised as soon as summer ramps up!!

5/22/2010 11:51:29 PM

San Luis Obispo, Ca.

Hi hear ya! My AG's are indeed struggeling to grow! Cool weather is the deamond. Got to get some warm weather to warm up that soil for real growth. Looks like Central Cal. is in for some heat first weekend of June, none to soon!

5/23/2010 11:36:39 AM

New York

Now that it's been consistently warm for several days, the plants are finally starting to take off. Thanks for the responses everyone.

5/24/2010 4:03:59 PM

Sloughhouse, CA

I'm in the Sacramento Valley and we have never had this cool weather in May. By this time we are in the 90's. Tomorrow should be in the 70's and Wed. 85.

5/28/2010 3:08:54 AM