Really long seedlings

[Cbaker]

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

 

[peterstoke]

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

 

[Cbaker]

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

 

[peterstoke]

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

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

 

[Cbaker]

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

Awesome thank you!

 

[ComfortCreator]

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

 

[Cbaker]

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]

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]

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.

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

 

[DOYOUSMELLTHAT]

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

 

[Cbaker]

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]

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.