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NumbThumbGardener
NumbThumbGardenerstarted grow question 3 years ago
looking for thoughts. I planted them about 1/2” deep, then covered the soil with pure perilite, they are sticking about 2” above soil level on transplant day. Should I have planted them deeper? I keep seeing so many with the seedling leaves barely above soil level? Can I fix it?
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Dr_Drexxx
Dr_Drexxxanswered grow question 3 years ago
I saw on your pics that your cups are only half filled, so your seeds are in the shade most time of the day, except when the sun is at his highest point. Next time you should consider filling your cups or cutting the cups so the seedlings can use more sunlight ☀️ Good luck !
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m0use
m0useanswered grow question 3 years ago
Light intensity will play a role in how far they stretch. If your lights where closer they would not have stretched as much. I'd keep the planting depth to anywhere from 1-1/2 inch deep. Good Luck!
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Chow_13
Chow_13answered grow question 3 years ago
They look good to me. You don't want them to close to the soil Leaves sitting on soil are prone to getting damaged. People will leave some space in the planter to allow them to raise the soil level which is most likely what you are seeing. Those are big pots for the plants, Don't saturate the whole thing until she gets big. Only water a bit around the stem. At that size you want to avoid having the soil right were the stem is being wet( to avoid damping off), Water a circle around the plant and remember to let it dry down to 1" below the surface. She wont need much.
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