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Are these too leggy?

18 years ago

I planted these 6 days ago and they germinated after 2 1/2 days. They were in total darkness for the first 2 full days after germination and had already grown at least an inch but were totally white with yellow leaves until I put them in the window on 3rd day. These are ~ 3 1/2 days old post germination and look quite leggy to me. I have never grown tomatoes from seed before. Do I need to start over?

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thepodpiper
18 years ago
I believe they are a bit leggy, just replant them in a bigger pot and bury them right up to the cotlyedons they need more light than they are getting for sure. they will be ok if you bury them soon.

Dale
sneezer2
18 years ago
Not yet but they will be if you don't get more light on them, I think you are worrying a little too soon.
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digdirt2
18 years ago
Sorry, the picture won't load for me - just gives an error message. But if they are leggy you don't have to start over. Just do as Dale suggested and get them more light. When it comes to light - more is always better. Good luck!

Dave

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