Seedling to Vegetaive Stage? How can you tell?

To determine when your plants have transitioned from the seedling stage to the vegetative stage, you can look for several signs and visual cues normally within 2 weeks from seed Your plant is in vegetative stage darling. 1. **Leaf Development**: In the vegetative stage, the plant typically starts developing more sets of true leaves, distinct from the initial cotyledon leaves that seedlings first sprout. 2. **Root Growth**: As the plant enters the vegetative stage, its root system will start expanding and becoming more established in the growing medium. 3. **Height and Growth Rate**: Plants in the vegetative stage will show increased vertical and lateral growth compared to seedlings, indicating their growth spurt. 4. **Stem Strength**: The stems of plants in the vegetative stage will start to thicken and become sturdier to support the plant's upward growth. 5. **Node Development**: Nodes are the points on the stem where leaves, branches, and buds grow. In the vegetative stage, you will start to see more distinct node spacing as the plant matures. 6. **Light Requirements**: As the plant enters the vegetative stage, it will require more light to support its increased growth and photosynthesis. By observing these indicators, you can better gauge when your plants have transitioned from the initial seedling stage to the vigorous vegetative phase of growth.