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How to save long and stringy pumpkin/squash starters?

John (Sacramento Valley, CA 9B)

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

Hi there. I don't usually have this issue but I have about 12 pumpkin/squash starters (sowed about 2 weeks ago) and they emerged quickly but are now really long and stringy, several inches in just a few days. They're in a spot with sufficient light but these things have really taken off.

Any tricks or suggestions to salvage these starters?

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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
6 years ago
Inside or outside?
John (Sacramento Valley, CA 9B)
Original Author
6 years ago
They've been outside, but either is an option.
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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
6 years ago
I don’t understand why they’re etiolated if they're outdoors and they have sufficient light. Are they very close together? Can you post a photo?

Without further information I’d just suggest planting deeply, up to the first leaves, when you transplant them.

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