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sowing mistakes

14 years ago

I sowed my first seeds (eggplants and broccoli) on valentines day. The broccoli sprouted very quickly while I was away for the weekend. When I saw them I vented the dome covering but I was unaware that I should have removed them from the heat. They grew very tall and spindly and are now somewhat twisted together and having trouble staying upright. The eggplants sprouted slower so they are in better shape. They are now off the heat and out from under the dome.

I think they have their first set of leaves but I am not sure as the leaves they have are still right on top and look like larger versions of what they started with.

So I have two questions based on my scenario:

How long (typically) does it take for seedlings to get their first set of true leaves ?

I'd like to transplant the spindly seedlings, is there a chance they will strengthen ? Is there anything I can do to assist it in doing so ? I have the transplant vessles and medium ready to receive them.

thanks

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