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Tue, Dec 11, 07 at 18:03
| This past Summer (07) I bought some Blue River II hardy hibiscus and Luna Red and Luna Blush hibiscuses. All of them produced many, many seeds. I couldn't wait any longer and I planted some of them 12 days ago. Yesterday I noticed them growing like a weeds. Seeing that I got an urge to plant all of seeds, which I did today.
Now, Question; what should I do to make those young fragile plants from getting to leggy, to tall and fragile. How to slow them down. I want them to take their time until better weather comes until April. I am afraid they might die latter on. Please guide me step by step bcs I really need your input. The room where I grow them is 24/7 under artificial light and temperature is at about 25/26* Celsius. Thanks to all, Radovan |
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- Posted by origami_master 5 (My Page) on Thu, Dec 20, 07 at 16:05
| I think you should lower the temp to about 20* and the lights should just be about 4" from the top of the seedling. Seedlings get leggy in low light and high temps |
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- Posted by heavenlyfarm (My Page) on Sat, Dec 22, 07 at 10:26
| Make sure you give them some time with the lights off as they need to rest for a period just like humans. 15 hours of light I think is the most they should get a day. The most critical in my opinion is the position of the lights though. Good Luck!! ~mike |
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