Not sure if these are leggy of just growing normally.
They are still in the seed starting soil, in a “greenhouse” that stays about 70+, and they haven’t been fertilized.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
PNW Zone 6 or 7 depending on who you ask…
by Llewellyn5885
3 Comments
I’d just add more starting soil up to the leaves. Tomatoes can grow roots along the stem which will help make them less leggy and have stronger roots.
Yes…they are a bit leggy. Not bad. But a little. Light should be closer. 3-4 inches above at that seedling height. You can rotate the seedlings so that the ones that are on the outskirts can be moved to the middle. That way they grow straight up rather than like this //. I rotate them every day. Outside rows move in towards center. Center moves out to edge. Any plants going like // should be moved to center or opposite side.
Don’t fertilize seedlings until they get first true leaves. You’re not there yet. And even after first true leaves…50% diluted fertilizer. Preferably a balanced fertilizer like a 10-10-10 or 20-20-20.
Look fine to me, a bit leggy? Maybe move the lights closer