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by sam314 on March 31, 2005 10:37 PM
I have recently planted some seeds in preparation for spring planting [Wink] There are nastertiums, holly hocks and english daisies coming up. I have them under grow lights and they seem to be streching a lot. Are they supposed to do that? Is it because of the direct light? They are about 2 ft from the light, should they be closer? Any info would be much appreciated.

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Sam
Prov. 3:5-6
by tkhooper on April 01, 2005 12:59 AM
From what i've read here they can be as close as 12 inches from the grow light, because it is a cool light. And over fertilizing can cause some things to be leggy.

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by obywan59 on April 01, 2005 08:54 AM
Even closer than that TK! When my seedlings are first coming up, I have them only 2 inches from the lights!

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Terry

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by tkhooper on April 01, 2005 01:19 PM
Wow,

2 inches? You can tell I use natural light I guess. I'm really lucky to have really large windows with 7 inch ledges that are South facing.

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by sam314 on April 02, 2005 08:01 PM
The nasturtiums are the ones I was most worried about. I asked my boss and he said they tend to do that for a few weeks, then take off like nothing else. I guess I didn't realize they could be that close. I just potted them up so they are three to a pot. Thanks!

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Sam
Prov. 3:5-6

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