FIX LEGGY SEEDLINGS / How to Fix Leggy Tomato Seedlings FAST!

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🌱 How to fix leggy seedlings? You don't have to start over if your seedlings are thin and spindly. How can you recognize a stretched seedling? How can you prevent them? And most importantly, how can you save your seedlings? In this video, I show you how to fix leggy cucumber, zucchini (courgette), and tomato seedlings and show the results you can expect afterwards 🌱
00:00 Intro
00:32 What is a leggy seedling?
01:06 How can you prevent them?
01:32 How to fix it?
02:01 Cucumber seedlings
02:39 Zucchini seedlings
03:57 Tomato seedlings
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@dalepres1 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video; thank you! I didn't even know my seedlings weren't supposed to be so leggy; I thought they were growing great but I knew they never looked like the great seedlings shown in the catalogs and other videos. Now I know better and can work to grow them better. Thank you.

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your comment, and I’m so happy that my video helped. You’ll be on the right track now, but please let me know if you have any questions as you go!

@bridget3694 2 жыл бұрын

Same

@mehriam5959 2 жыл бұрын

this made me laugh. im in the same situation. got excited my first seedlings were growing so well until youtube told me its leggy and not getting enough sunlight

@bjdumas Жыл бұрын

Me too.. when you know better, you do better. Thank so much for this vital information about growing seeds.😊

@MochiChuru Жыл бұрын

@@NowGardening hi Valerie! I’m growing eggplant from seeds. They germinated and were growing but now growth seems to have stopped and leaves are turning light green. Any insight as to what I can do? With unseasonably warm weather this week (80F, sunny) I left them outside and we’ll watered. Besides losing green-ness, one of the seedlings fell flat.. any suggestion would be greatly appreciated!

@BrisLS1 3 ай бұрын

First video I have ever seen where leggy seedlings get saved! So great, cucumber is my favorite.

@kbsheldon 3 жыл бұрын

A light fan on the seedlings can help also. Air movement helps build a stronger stem from all the bouncing around and keeps the soil from being boggy at the surface. You briefly touched on it at the end. Love your videos!

@NowGardening 3 жыл бұрын

Good point. I didn't think to mention it but you're right, and a fan can actually be much easier for some people than opening a window each day. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I'll be sure to add that if I do another video on seedlings 👍🏻 Enjoy your weekend!

@tazmania201 4 ай бұрын

Best video I have seen on this topic! You actually showed pictures of the seedlings after replanting, also short, sweet and simple🤗

@NowGardening 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your kind comment.

@vickischoenwald7922 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your sharing of this very helpful advice. My cucumbers popped up within 2 days. I was panicking as to how to handle this situation. Your instructions were simple and to the point. The photos were awesome. Thank you so much!🤗

@NowGardening 2 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! Best of luck to you and your seedlings.

@joanmacleod1362 2 жыл бұрын

I have watched several videos on how to fix leggy seedlingsand yours is the best. Thank you so much

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Joan, thank you so much for your message. In all my videos I only teach what I’ve tried and has worked for me, so I’m super pleased that it was helpful to you as well. Best wishes for healthy seedlings and a bountiful harvest.

@derfskittlers6125 Жыл бұрын

Pro tip. Use a small fan, the gentle motion will strengthen baby plant stems and help keep bugs off.

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Yes, that’s a great tip that I mention in another video but forgot to here. Thank you

@TearDrop455 Жыл бұрын

@Rafael you can gently sweep your hand across the tops of the plants several times a day.

@TearDrop455 Жыл бұрын

@Rafael Just curious, why wouldn’t you be allowed to buy one? Did you mean your parents won’t buy it for you?

@TearDrop455 Жыл бұрын

@Rafael oh, ok lol

@jacobspranger1267 Жыл бұрын

Yes, a gentle sweep of the hand a couple times a day as you walk past them. Works great. I've done it for years... creates more interaction with your plants allowing you to catch any problems sooner then later.

@crooster1 Жыл бұрын

Best seedling tip ive ever got! Thanks from Sweden

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Best of luck getting your leggy seedlings back in shape!

@sophiaosiris446 2 жыл бұрын

This video has given me so much hope 😭 Thank you so much!

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

That makes me so happy! Wishing you all the best 😍

@texla7392 Жыл бұрын

Love the simplicity thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Good luck with your seedlings!

@Tiny_Stays_High 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you helped a lot !! getting ready for spring! happy growing! 🌱🌱🌿

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Gardening! I'm so happy to hear the video was helpful. Best of luck getting your seedlings in shape & having a wonderful growing season!

@bolapromatoqueejogodecampe8718 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and explanation. Clear, to the point and short. Thank you.

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you

@gmyanson3915 2 жыл бұрын

I've been looking for answers on how to avoid stem rot when replanting stretchy seedlings. Thank you so much!

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! So happy I could help. Watering from the bottom and not overwatering are the keys 👍🏻 Good luck!

@kristenclark-johnson5106 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Short and sweet and to the point.

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kristen. I appreciate your comment because that’s exactly what I try to do: deliver useful info without wasting my viewers time! Have a great weekend 😊 Valerie

@brendadudderar8230 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, very informative. Going to try this.

@gardeningwithnanay 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips Valerie! This surely happened to me many times . Good to know!

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Nanay 😊 Even the most experienced gardeners end up with leggy plants sometimes! Have a great weekend

@SL-qi1el 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, you solve my problem, I'm beginner, I was so excited when my zucchini, spinach and lettuce had germinated but they didn't grow like as I expected and I don't know how to fix them, it's a blessing that I found your video, thanks again and I SUBSCRIBED it.

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm so happy to hear that this video helped you and hope you have a wonderful harvest this year. Please feel free to ask if you have any questions in your new gardening adventure!

@babaganoush6106 Жыл бұрын

love the (re)use of yoghurt pots and old water bottles excellent and useful guidence for the forthcoming growing year

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thank you!

@maggygraham2218 2 жыл бұрын

Very, very timely video! Thanks!

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Great! Thank you for your message!

@TheSuburbanGardenista Жыл бұрын

Such great tips - thank you so much! Going to try this next year for sure!

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

I hope you don't even need it next year but if you do, it really works great!

@GODPROPERTY125 Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU SO MUCH my tomatoes, collard greens was leggy I was going to do exactly what you just did glad I found this video😘

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Have a great weekend

@lanazoolander4165 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I had a bunch of leggy fall seedling about 3 weeks ago. I replanted them and now they are all very strong.

@NowGardening 11 ай бұрын

I’m so happy to hear that. Thanks for sharing your success story with me.

@ctmaizurah 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. This video really help me with my seedlings.

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to hear it helped you. You're welcome & thank you for taking the time to tell me.

@glomontero6011 3 ай бұрын

Thanks I’ll try it.

@rudyclarke6176 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of info I did not know Well done thanks a million

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rudy. Have a great weekend and I hope you harvest a good harvest this year.

@leeslatter120 2 жыл бұрын

Really useful video thank you, i have 5 day leggy cucumber seeds and this has answered all my questions :)

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. I’m so happy to hear that 😊 Best of luck for your garden this year!

@seeu1952 2 жыл бұрын

I was just looking at my poor lanky seedlings. So..... I thank you very very much.

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found my video and thanks for taking the time to leave me a message. Good luck getting your seedlings in shape!

@Theperilsofbev Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I found you! Thank you 🌹

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

thanks Bev. That makes my day to hear!

@leemachen4182 Жыл бұрын

I do this. Nice video. Got me excited for the spring. Still a bit cold in the UK right now.

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

We’ve been having a lot cold spells in France too this year. I had to make a trip to Texas for some really warm weather 😉

@RogersTM87 2 жыл бұрын

Great and helpful video!! Thank you!! Now I gotta go save my plants

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Wishing you a great harvest ahead once those seedlings are back in shape!

@bleigh8793 Жыл бұрын

Grateful for this... Have only heard "throw it out and start over." Thank you!!

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Thanks and best of luck to your struggling seedlings. I hope you get lots of good harvesting from them this year.

@mayshomesteadchronicles Жыл бұрын

Great video, Val! Was dealing with some leggy seedlings just the other day.

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Thanks Adrian. Leggy seedlings and March go hand in hand

@nancydsmith2168 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you , going to work on my leggy seedli ngs asap

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and good luck with your seedlings, Nancy!

@riptiderobin1676 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@annmarygarcia1321 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. I have very leggy broccoli but no true leaves yet so I've been waiting to transplant. Now I'm going to transplant them so they have a chance. Thank you so much for saving my broccoli crop!

@NowGardening 5 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! I hope you have a great broccoli harvest this year!

@annmarygarcia1321 5 ай бұрын

@NowGardening Thank you. I ended up transplanting 99 seedlings. It took a few hours but so far they look pretty good.

@y_equals_mx_plus_c Жыл бұрын

I have zinnia flower seedlings that are already 5cm tall and still only have the baby leaves. I just moved them into better lighting. Thank you for the tips in this video!

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I hope they recover and get strong.

@y_equals_mx_plus_c Жыл бұрын

@@NowGardening thank you! ☺️🌸

@JohnMitchellCalif Жыл бұрын

solid advice! Subscribed

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Thank you and good luck with your seedlings!

@slaplapdog Жыл бұрын

Very neat trick, I've only done this with tomatoes. I'm doubtful this will work with leafy greens, but night shades and cucurbits seem to like it fine. Thanks for the content!

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

You’re right. Leafy greens like lettuce aren’t great candidates for this method and are easier to just put under a grow light and let them strengthen or start over.

@silverteacakes Жыл бұрын

Very helpful info. Thank you!

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm happy to hear that!

@michelezimmer3629 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your very informative video. I have tomato seedlings that grew leggy in peat pots which you don't recommend either. I will be transferring them to yogurt cups which I had the foresight to save. Your videos are among the best and I'll be looking forward to the next one.

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great idea to transfer them out of the peat pots. They’ll thank you for it. Don’t forget to put a few holes in your yogurt containers for drainage. I only say that because I used to forget it sometimes!

@karenthornton5477 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this I have some tomato that was looking like this I AM going do this in the morning

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Hi Karen, so happy it helped. Hope you get loads of tomatoes this year!

@delawareteacher1182 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you!

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Glad it was helpful!

@ediblegardening 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips thanks for sharing. With tomatoes what I find works is grabbing the plant by the main stem and vigorously shaking it from side to side or gently bending the whole plant in different directions daily. Over a few days/weeks the stem gets really wide and strong as the plant heals the minor damage that you inflict on it. You basically imitate what strong winds would do naturally.

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip, thank you. I'm hoping to run more experiments this year and will be sure to try this!

@jamiecurran3544 Жыл бұрын

Yes it's called stressing the stems a gental few flicks also has the same effect!😁✌️

@GoodVibesNewlevel2023 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips. I am going to replant my tomatoes today

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I’m so glad this helped.

@beatrizgonzalez459 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect! Thank you for the information! I´ll try it with my mints because they have gotten WAY too leggy and tall.. One is even like 30 cms tall but there is plenty of space under in the pot. I´ll do my best given that I live in a really cold place right now. Greetings from Sweden :)

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Beatriz, be aware that if your mint is already a full-grown plant and no longer a seedling, you can simply cut it back and it will regrow. I have tons of established mint growing & when it starts to get tall and shabby, i just cut it to about 1-2cm tall & it regrows beautifully!

@sharonjialanella8273 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, my plants are getting leggy, so I will be putting your great tips to work!

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I wish you the best with your seedlings and I hope you have an abundant harvest this year 💚

@polly7574 2 жыл бұрын

How they're doing?!@

@sharonjialanella8273 2 жыл бұрын

They are doing Soooo much better now! Thanks again!

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

@@sharonjialanella8273 Hi Sharon. You made my day with this update. I'm so happy to hear your seedlings are now growing strong for you!

@tomyanno972 2 жыл бұрын

Good information…and succinct! TY

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I try to get to the solution without wasting my viewers time 👍🏻😍

@jeannebernard5692 2 жыл бұрын

Never pick up by stem. Gently use the leaf. You can grow more leaves but not another stem. cheers

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for adding your tips 👍🏻

@timbanwell1756 Жыл бұрын

This isn’t a tip, it’s horticultural good practice

@TearDrop455 Жыл бұрын

I cringed as the plant was picked up by the stem 😞

@savinabees9220 Жыл бұрын

the whole post is not rocket science..im surprised there's a post about this at all!!

@eren1707 Жыл бұрын

I cringed reading all your cringey comments.

@cltinturkey Жыл бұрын

One other thing that will really help is to put a grow light directly over (and close) to the seedlings. If you move the light up as the plants grow, they will thrive. By close, I mean just about 2-3 inches about the leaves.

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Great advice. This video is older and there are so many things I wish I could go back and add-this being one of them. I do this with my seedlings but it’s too bad I forgot to mention it in the video. Thanks for adding to the comments

@eros4570 Жыл бұрын

I will give this a try. Thx

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Good luck getting your seedlings back in shape.

@marathongman9281 2 жыл бұрын

Good solution.

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Good luck with your seedlings. Here's to a great harvest this year!

@Urban_Off-Grid Жыл бұрын

🌱 very well. Thank you

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@himtmi 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Really helpful for me 😇 Love from India ❤️

@NowGardening 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it was helpful. And thanks for being the first viewer from India to leave a comment here 😊

@brigittebilodeau8579 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you great tip !

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Best wishes for your seedlings and your garden!

@jamiecurran3544 Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks!😊💜✌️

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, Jamie. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.

@dougm2250 Жыл бұрын

Good fix. As a GENERAL rule annual plants can be planted deeper in the soil at any age as their stem will eventually root out. I never tried with seedlings before though so thanks for the education.

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment 😊

@PastorIhaza 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Help🏆🥳

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind message 😍

@mohammedsifulislam1109 3 жыл бұрын

Very good idea

@NowGardening 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I hope it helps you grow healthy plants!

@maccliff2115 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful.

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Good luck with your seedlings

@Sandiaseed Жыл бұрын

Great tips!

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@momthrone Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome !

@fredsnyder3063 Жыл бұрын

🙂 thank you for the information .

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

@jessieberry6955 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

@estelanunezchannel Жыл бұрын

Hello i will try this because i loose lots of seedlings, thank you

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I hope this helps you save them. Here’s to lots of healthy seedlings for you!

@curiosity2314 Жыл бұрын

Very good

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@julienaturegrowerstv1958 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Valerie 😊👍

@NowGardening 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Julie 😊

@donnaduhamel6004 Жыл бұрын

Cool I do this good on ya!!!

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Thank you 😊

@Sandiaseed Жыл бұрын

It's also good to give seedlings a brush with your hands daily or put a fan on them - this will help keep stockier and prevent them from getting so leggy! :)

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Good tip. I’ve got a fan on mine as we speak 😊

@southerncomfort971 Жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing. But I have been told when repotting like this to hold the plant by the leaf instead of the stem as the stem may suffer in the pinching or it. I also find it easier to use deeper pots so the roots can grow down sooner. stay well and keep growing.

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for sharing your tips. Wishing you lots of bountiful harvests this year

@southerncomfort971 Жыл бұрын

@@NowGardening Happy Gardening to you as well.

@ndl881 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@CarolineSabourinisfree Жыл бұрын

huh! I am going to try this on my avocado seedling as well....I always get a very long stem with 2 or 3 leaves at the top.

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Would love to hear if it works. I’ve never tried it on a avocado before. Good luck!

@CarolineSabourinisfree Жыл бұрын

@@NowGardening will do! :)

@MsMandsa Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm in south africa and my seedlings have gone leggy, going to replant tomorrow 😊

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Amanda. Best of luck getting them into shape! By the way, South Africa is on my top 5 countries ever visited. I can’t wait to plan another trip there 😊 Valerie

@MsMandsa Жыл бұрын

Oh wow!!! I am so glad you loved visiting here, it is truly beautiful 😍

@MsMandsa Жыл бұрын

I did my replant today, everyone is on my covered balcony that gets sun usually in the morning. Hopefully they all survive the transplant 😊

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

@@MsMandsa I'm so happy to hear back from you, Amanda. I'll be crossing my fingers for you and for your seedlings!

@slamboy66 Жыл бұрын

I add light before sun goes down and add a extra small usb fan to blow over them to strengthen stock.

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Perfect 👍🏻

@markieldavis1042 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I came to your page sooner. I didn't realize There was other ways to save tomato plants by placing one with another pot.

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Markiel. I'm glad this was helpful, and the good news is that tomatoes are easy to save! Good luck with your seedlings. I hope you have lots of healthy tomato plants this year 😊

@stevepeterson5943 Жыл бұрын

Great video, do you know if it works on lettuce? Any veggies you believe it shouldn't be tried on?

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve. Good question. I have done this on lettuce before, but the best candidates are tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants because they adventitious roots (meaning they easily grow new roots on the stem). Even though the lettuce survived, I felt like it was weaker once I planted it outside than it normally is. I hope this helps

@chilly4421 Жыл бұрын

Best option is if they stretch just add some cool white lights . You can also increase the power of lights by buying new or lower them to increase intensity , but dont go to close so you dont stunt the growth.

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

@goodwater2020 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Pretty

@BurninSven1 Жыл бұрын

You need good lighting conditions either from the sun or grow lights. The best cheapest grow ledpanels you get from Bonzai Hero and they work great for tomatoes. I have 24 plants going on my windowsill with a cheaper led panel hanging over and they also get natural light and still they grow tall. In my growing box with a Bonzai Hero panel I have another 12 tomato plants going and they are much shorter. I poked a hole in one Picolini tomato and squesed out 42 seeds on a paper towel and then I placed the seeds on small Rockwool cubes and everyone of them is growing. so there is no need to buy seeds just use what ever tomato you got in the fridge.

@kundanjidavidkaseba8482 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you...

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@Flipswife1018 Жыл бұрын

Dang, I thought I was doing something with my okra plant!! 😅😂😂 I'll replant it tomorrow in a see through plastic container.

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

You had me at okra. Can’t wait to grow those this summer, but I have a while to go. They won’t produce until late July where I live.

@kellyminnesota Жыл бұрын

This is great for tomatoes, but zucchini and cucumbers grow extremely fast and do not like to be transplanted, so for me personally, I would direct sow Zucchini and cucumber after last frost. The times that I have direct sowed these plants they by far out performed the seedling starts. Good luck all! 👍

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Hi Kelly. I have to agree on that point. I wish I had said that in this video. I've done both ways but prefer direct sowing whenever possible too. Thanks for adding your tip to the comments!

@oldworldorder9424 11 ай бұрын

Such a good video

@NowGardening 11 ай бұрын

Thank you

@Shelly-op1kx 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this! My new tomato seedlings look exactly like your leggy example :( Do I need to re-pot them immediately to fix them? They’re indoors next to a window. Apparently with not enough light? Do I need one of those grow lights now? I thought it was exciting how they were growing too, but now I know it’s not :( I knew nothing about gardening when I put 5 little seeds in one little pot and 6 in the other. They’ve all started out leggy! I guess I should have used only 1 seed at a time. Per pot! Do I need 10-12 pots now to transfer each one to? Do they each have to have their own pot? Can I put the new little babies into just potting soil now or do I need to make a special mixture? Oh nooo, I really wanted to do a good job at this. I feel sad :( I would love any advice. Please. Thank you so much.

@NowGardening Ай бұрын

No worries. If the seedling are getting leggy in the window, you’ll definitely need a grow light to help them get stronger. I would get the lamp & then replant into their own tiny pot. Give them 1 day before you turn the light on them. From that point, keep the light on at least 12 hours a day. When the weather warms up, get them out to the garden as soon as they have a few leaves. They should grow quickly then. Good luck!

@MochiChuru Жыл бұрын

Such a great idea! My cilantro seedling (just one) sprouted two days ago but it’s two inches and looks leggy. Do you think your technique might work here too?

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Unfortunately, my experience is that you can’t do this with cilantro. If it’s not too leggy, you might be able to save it by getting it more light and let it strengthen that way. But if not, then I recommend that you try sowing it directly outside next time around. It takes about 2 weeks to come up outside, but cilantro does well in cool weather and will produce great for you outdoors. Hope this helps 😊

@MochiChuru Жыл бұрын

@@NowGardening thank you! I have another container full of cilantro seeds that haven’t germinated yet so I’ll try leaving it out tomorrow. Thanks again!

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

@@MochiChuru Also, keep in mind that cilantro grow deep roots (approx. 10-18 inches or 25-45 cm), so the depth of the container will also be important for a successful crop. Good luck!

@MochiChuru Жыл бұрын

Excellent tip, thank you!

@nanqin1832 2 жыл бұрын

Instead of repotting the seedlings, can I just add soil to the existing container? I use cups for my seedlings and I have a lot of space left to add more soil.

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nan, yes that will work although I'd recommend that you repot the first few to check the root development. If you see that your seedlings have good roots, then just add soil. If you see that they aren't developing strong roots, then you'd want to re-evaluate how (and how much) you're watering them in addition to just adding more soil. I like to use repotting as a time to do a plant health check!

@MrTonyHeath Жыл бұрын

better to handle seedlings by the leaf so as not to crush he stem.

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your tips, Tony.

@benhansford8524 Жыл бұрын

Try moving the grow light closer to the seedlings. Not buring the so root are at bottom of pot

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

You might want to watch my other leggy seedling video where I expose them only to more light. They partially recover but the group with the repotted stem turns out stronger in the end.

@sarapoole5578 2 жыл бұрын

i don’t have an artificial light, could i put them under the fan for a few days and then put their containers outside to harden?

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Did you repot them? If they don’t get enough light indoors, they’ll get leggy again. How warm is it there? If over 50°F I would go ahead and put them outside for a little during the warm part of the day to make sure they get some sun. The wind will take the place of the fan. But be careful and don’t expose them to too much too fast. Let me know if you have any questions. Good luck!

@jakeBryanSY Жыл бұрын

Has anyone done this with cabbage?

@judybogle7426 Жыл бұрын

@Now Gardening, what do you do with leggy bell peppers ?

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Hi, Judy. You can do the same process as for tomatoes. Tomatoes and peppers both have adventitious roots, which in simple terms means they are able to develop roots all along their stems. So don't hesitate to bury the leggy bit. It's a sure win.

@judybogle7426 Жыл бұрын

@@NowGardening Thank you for the answer on the peppers. Are there any seedlings you CANNOT do that with ?

@echo8931 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have to start seedlings inside if you live in the 10 zone I live in Southern California and sometimes it gets 50° at night now in the spring but during the day basically right now in the 70s or 80s. My second question is do you use up grow light on seeds that like shade? I will be growing mint and basil since some of my balcony is in partial shade

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

That is a great question, and you absolutely don’t have to. There are 2 main reasons to sow seeds inside: to get a head start before you are able to plant outside or to help susceptible seedlings get an easy start in protected environment indoors away from insects, weather, etc. I always plant directly outside when I can because I find that the plants are more hardy overall. Also, to answer your question directly, my dad is in zone 10 near the Gulf of Mexico and he has never started seedlings inside. I hope this helps and I wish you lots of luck with your garden!

@echo8931 2 жыл бұрын

@@NowGardening Thank you for answering my questions promptly. I really appreciate your advice. Sometimes you don’t think you can do new things you are afraid it won’t work out. Really helps to have expert advice it gives you confidence. Thanks again!

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

@@echo8931 It's truly my pleasure to help. I've learned so much over time from more experienced gardeners, so it's my turn to pass it on! Don't hesitate to reach out any time 😊

@TheOriginalBadger Жыл бұрын

Ok, so now I know how to fix leggy seedlings. But prevention is better than cure, so it would be more helpful for me to know how to prevent them from getting leggy in the first place. Any advice?

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Hi Badger. I have several videos that address this and other seedling problems. In short, the most frequent cause of leggy seedlings is not enough light. Seedlings need an average of 14-16 hrs per day. However, there are many other potential pitfalls so feel free to check out my other videos and let me know if you have any questions.

@seanborthwick1609 Жыл бұрын

Sprinkle cinnamon around the seedling to,prevent mild and rot

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sean

@chrischen9589 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. When I transplant to the ground I was told I can't cover stem with soil for cucumber plant. So it's ok for indoor? I am having bateria wilt on cucumbers plants for last 2 years. By mid July all my cuke plants die from bateria wilt. I must have done something wrong. Do you prune them? What fertilizer do you used? Sorry asking too many questions. We love cucumbers

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris. For cucumbers, they can be a little tricky because of their susceptibility to different diseases. You can certainly direct sow them in the garden and avoid transplanting them altogether. Otherwise, if you're sowing indoors just try to keep a good light and some air on them as soon as they germinate so that the seedlings are strong. The technique I used in this video works for indoors because you can water from the bottom & encourage the roots to search deep for it. This doesn't work as well outside because you'll water from above the ground, and your stem will rot if its wet. Does that make sense? As for fertilizer, I don't use anything particular. Last year, I think I used a universal fertilizer once during the growing season. No pruning at all, at least not for the varieties I grow. One important point, avoid getting the leaves wet when watering as much as you can & especially dirt splashing up on the leaves b/c both encourage diseases. I hope this helps!

@chrischen9589 2 жыл бұрын

@@NowGardening ohhh. Ic. Have you tried winter sowing cucumber? I learned WS make strong roots

@chrischen9589 2 жыл бұрын

@@NowGardening how much water do you pour the water? How long do let the cup sit before throwing out the excess? Do you do it daily? My tomatoes plants are leggy

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrischen9589 Hi Chris, I water until about 1cm up on the container, then let it soak for 1/2 hour & throw away any water left. I don't water every day. I'd say every 2-3 days or when the top of soil is dry about 1cm down. Hope this helps. For those leggy tomatoes, don't hesitate to replant them up to the leaves & get them under a grow light afterwards to avoid future legginess. Hope this helps! Valerie

@NowGardening 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrischen9589 Hi Chris, so sorry I didn't see this message until now. No, I haven't sown them in winter. I don't have as much garden space as I'd like, so I usually only sow for the current season.

@bial12345 Жыл бұрын

This only works with vines like cucumbers or tomatoes. If you try to bury the stem of most plants like that it will definitely cause crown rot and the plant will suffer. Something to keep in mind.

@echognomecal6742 Жыл бұрын

I had been told to never bury the stem on most plants, but it looks like I was ill-advised. So, repot, checking the root growth/health, bury much of the stem & water them from below (carefully as to the amount), is that right? A friend of a friend has started Nasturtium (Idk which variety) & Sweet Peas as indoor plants, in a tray, & I don't think I've ever seen such leggy seedlings :( I believe it's their 1st time growing anything & I'm being asked for help. If they transfer a few plants to a regular pot & keep in a sunny window, brushing the tops every so often to simulate wind, & water from below, is that the best course of action? I'm not sure what to tell them. Am I correct that the Sweet Pea will need to be pinched quite a bit & probably need support, possibly a small trellis? Thanks so much to anyone who helps!!!

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say ill-advised since some plants are more delicate and don't respond well to the "stem-burying" method. If I haven't tried a particular plant before, I will try it with half of the seedlings and see how they turn out before doing it with the entire bunch. I have never sown nasturtium and sweet peas inside, only direct sown outside, but your plan sounds like the best one available considering the state of your friend's seedlings. Good luck!

@echognomecal6742 Жыл бұрын

@@NowGardening Thanks so much for the reply & advice; it's much appreciated! I'll let them know & direct them here as well. (I've already sent one of your videos.) Wishing you extra luck with this year's gardening!

@marisafranco8056 Жыл бұрын

Can you do this with pepper plants also?

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Yes, peppers work exactly like tomatoes. They both have similar rooting and will develop roots all along the leggy stem you bury.

@Yamimun Жыл бұрын

Can I do this with cilantro ?

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

In my experience, cilantro is too weak for this. Unfortunately, it’s best to start over but my advice is to grow it directly outside. It takes longer to germinate but is much healthier and never leggy!

@Shadow-ox6ug Жыл бұрын

My cucumbers were doing good but as soon as i replanted them into a bigger box from their grow bags i got them in they all fell over.

@NowGardening Жыл бұрын

Cucumbers will « fall over » once they get to a certain size since they are vining plants. Do they look healthy otherwise or are the leaves wilting? Are the roots still covered?