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#Leggy seedlings how to

If the seedlings/plants start to look limp, give them a spray mist of water, then water them thoroughly again.īy allowing soil to become almost dry lets air back into the soil – roots need moisture, nutrients and oxygen. Of course they do need to be watered, but after a good watering (when it’s not too cold), allow the compost or soil to become just slightly damp before watering again.

It’s a difficult balancing act between light, warmth and water. When light levels are low, be a bit mean with the water. To put it in as few words as possible, when it’s sunny and warm, you can water them as much as you like, within reason. Phew … that sounds a bit complicated and confusing … I think I’ve just confused myself!

If they are over-watered, too warm and in low light they will also become leggy.

Under-water rather than over-water when light levels are low because if it is too warm they will shoot up, and if it is cold they will be sat in cold, wet water overnight!.

Temperature and light should go up and down together for best results.

Higher temperatures, when days are warm but cloudy, will also make them become leggy.

Keep plants in as much light as possible – a sheet of white paper directly behind and below helps reflect light back on them.

Here are a few tips to help prevent this happening or at least slow them down. Why Tomato Seedlings Become Leggy One of the problems with growing tomato plants at this time of the season, when light levels are usually low, is that plants grow too high, too soon, searching for light and become spindly or leggy.

Best Self Watering Planter For Tomatoes.

#Leggy seedlings how to

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