Why are my seedlings laying down? Help needed!

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Sovereign

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• Jul 10, 2012

• #1

They have around a week and a half. This morning I took them outside and I think the change of temperature got to them. They are laying down but the pedals are still erect and taking in the sunlight. Why are they doing this and should I be worried?

 

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jman23

Active Member

• Jul 10, 2012

• #2

did you harden off first

 

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Sovereign

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• Jul 10, 2012

• #3

jman23 said:

did you harden off first

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I've been taking them out during the day under some shade for the past week or so. I bring them back in at night and put them under some CFL's to complete an 18/6 cycle.

 

Zoltan44x

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• Jul 10, 2012

• #4

And why no pics ?

 

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bigsteve

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• Jul 10, 2012

• #5

Don't move toothpicks unless you have to. If you absolutely have to move them brace them first.
I use popsicle sticks with a pipecleaned wrapped around the top. You make a loop with the
pipecleaner so the stem can't fall over.

BigSteve.

 

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• Jul 11, 2012

• #6

Zoltan44x said:

And why no pics ?

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My phone was dead.

bigsteve said:

Don't move toothpicks unless you have to. If you absolutely have to move them brace them first.
I use popsicle sticks with a pipecleaned wrapped around the top. You make a loop with the
pipecleaner so the stem can't fall over.

BigSteve.

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I went ahead and added more potting mix to the base of the stem and it seemed to have worked. I also brought them back in afterwards and they seem to be doing fine. It was colder and windier than usual yesterday, coupled with how stretched and weak they were, so I'm guessing that's why they dropped.

 

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missnu

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• Jul 11, 2012

• #7

They look alright now...just get the light right on top of them

 

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• Jul 11, 2012

• #8

missnu said:

They look alright now...just get the light right on top of them

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The main light is around 10 inches away. I read that 2-4 inches is best but I'm afraid of burning them.

 

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trux

Member

• Jul 11, 2012

• #9

Cfl light needs to be closer than that of a hps. Get the light about an inch and a half from them. They wont burn unless the light is touching them.