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Week old seedlings seem to be leggy. advice for a first timer?
mg0707started grow question 5y ago
My first time growing so I need advice. My seedlings (Tangerine Dream auto) seem leggy, any advice? I use led grow light
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Plant. Too tall
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K9689answered grow question 5y ago
I’d lower the light till you can get a better one, and you need to bury some of that stem with more soil so less is above ground. Good luck 🌱
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