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Wed, May 6, 09 at 2:01
| I have recently germinated some viola seeds inside. I have zero experience with growing these so called "johnny jump ups" from seed. They seem to be so delicate compared to many other seedlings. Does this sound right to anyone? Their stems are around an inch long so far and so thin and "gangly". They do not like to stand up on their own due to such thin stems. Does anyone have experience growing these from seed? Help! |
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| Here's what they should look like. From your description, your seedlings are "leggy", which almost always means they're not getting enough light. You need to get them more light ASAP. |
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- Posted by ilovewater Illinois (My Page) on Wed, May 6, 09 at 23:48
| Thank you for the response! I immediately put them under the grow light for some extra TLC. The pic was very helpful! Thanx! |
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- Posted by tn_veggie_gardner 6 (My Page) on Thu, May 7, 09 at 1:58
| Also in a day or so, "pot up" (re-pot in larger container) to some form of cup (typical medium) with a non-sand containing good potting mix and water thoroughly (fertilize with water-based solution if the potting mix isn't like MG or whatever). Light will help your plants, but sunlight & warmth will heal them. |
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