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Austin MN

How do you get good short stocky seedlings? I know they need light so they don't stretch out but is there any other tricks to the trade? I heard putting a fan on them to help stiffen them up helps

5/3/2014 12:10:49 AM

Corryton, TN

Best thing, and only thing, I found is sun light from the time they start to push dirt up. It also has eliminated those funny looking first leaves that are deformed with crumpled edges.

5/3/2014 6:22:08 AM

Upa Creek, MO

I've never had seedlings look like they could be in the NBA or a ZZ Top video, and the best for me to keep them short with no "leg", is to keep the light close (fluoro won't get too hot). Raise it every couple days as seed grows.

5/3/2014 7:41:25 AM

sevierville, Tn

also cooler at night like in nature helps. If its dark, then cool (not cold) so they wont grow. But both dave & luke are 100% correct.

5/3/2014 8:29:09 AM

JACKSON, WISCONSIN. ; )

8 bulb t 5 vho grow hoods. Tanner.. Mine are 20 inches over plants and I can not get them to be leggy at all.. I have been trying since I got the hoods I also use 2 fans to keep the plants wiggling at all times.. One fan shuts off with the timer at night

5/3/2014 8:56:41 AM

Austin MN

Okay that's the set up I have Gary at my green house with out the fan. So far your 1625's are growing great!!

5/3/2014 11:31:58 AM

norway , maine

the fan is key

5/3/2014 12:54:59 PM

BC, Canada

light and movement
strong lights or sun and wind or fan

5/3/2014 1:02:17 PM