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hjsullivan
Attractive To Bees
Wow! What a warm welcome!
Thank you all so much!
It's been quite a process getting a handle on this whole seedling thing lol. I have also been posting on Gardening Forums, that's actually where I hear about this forum (from another member who has been helping me).
I planted my first try about two weeks ago and was not at all prepared with my lights. Needless to say, everything was leggy and no good. So I tried again this past Saturday, and by Sunday night/Monday morning I had sprouts. Luckily I learned from last time and had my lights all set up lol. I have four trays of 72 cups under two 4' ballasts, each with two 32 watt bulbs outputting 6500k a piece.
Below are the photos of my seedlings from this morning. It's also been mentioned that my soil is too wet, but I'm paranoid they will dry out too much. I am away from home for long hours each day. Please let me know what you think .
Impatiens
Marigolds
Cucumbers
Hot Peppers (Bell Pepper to the right, out of frame, have not sprouted)
Sunflowers (Wax beans in the distance to the left)
Wax Beans
For this photo I have a very specific question. I have done a lot of reading and video watching, saying I need to "pinch off" the first set of leaves when the second set comes in. Does that mean cut it off right about where the popsicle stick is, right above the smaller set of leaves? And is this for every type of plant seedling I have, or only certain types? Help!
Oh! One more thing, when do I start transplanting these?
I have several of the biodegradable cups waiting to be used .
I know I can't plant for a few more weeks, I'm in zone 6a.
Thanks so much everyone, looking forward to your responses!
Hoping I don't have to replant... again lol.
ss
Thank you all so much!
It's been quite a process getting a handle on this whole seedling thing lol. I have also been posting on Gardening Forums, that's actually where I hear about this forum (from another member who has been helping me).
I planted my first try about two weeks ago and was not at all prepared with my lights. Needless to say, everything was leggy and no good. So I tried again this past Saturday, and by Sunday night/Monday morning I had sprouts. Luckily I learned from last time and had my lights all set up lol. I have four trays of 72 cups under two 4' ballasts, each with two 32 watt bulbs outputting 6500k a piece.
Below are the photos of my seedlings from this morning. It's also been mentioned that my soil is too wet, but I'm paranoid they will dry out too much. I am away from home for long hours each day. Please let me know what you think .
Impatiens
Marigolds
Cucumbers
Hot Peppers (Bell Pepper to the right, out of frame, have not sprouted)
Sunflowers (Wax beans in the distance to the left)
Wax Beans
For this photo I have a very specific question. I have done a lot of reading and video watching, saying I need to "pinch off" the first set of leaves when the second set comes in. Does that mean cut it off right about where the popsicle stick is, right above the smaller set of leaves? And is this for every type of plant seedling I have, or only certain types? Help!
Oh! One more thing, when do I start transplanting these?
I have several of the biodegradable cups waiting to be used .
I know I can't plant for a few more weeks, I'm in zone 6a.
Thanks so much everyone, looking forward to your responses!
Hoping I don't have to replant... again lol.
ss