Aikko Posted April 13 Report Posted April 13 Not sure this is the most appropriate place but I didn’t see a gardening or seed starting section. Forgive me if this is not the place and please tag me in another spot if there is already one. But anyway, I need some advice. I’ve got a BUNCH of seedlings currently. Yay for growth! But boo for overgrowth. lol So I have 13 Hot House/Slicing Tomato seedlings that have decided to sprout in only two of my mini seed pots. I know I need to thin them because tomatoes take SOOO much energy and if I don’t thin them they’ll grow thin and tall rather than thick and wide, but they are so prone to shock, I don’t want to do it too soon. Anyone gone thru this or have thoughts on when the seedlings would stand the best chance at transplanting? They’re about an inch and a half tall and just beginning to get fuzzy stalks. I can upload pics later of my trays if that would help. I also have pumpkins and cucumbers that need thinned too, so really, I’m just kinda looking for help. I’ve grown my own plants for years, but this is the first time I’ve had anything remotely like success with starting seeds so I’m REALLY excited and don’t want them to die on me or do something wrong when thinning them. Any help is appreciated!!! 😁
beanbean Posted April 13 Report Posted April 13 50 minutes ago, Aikko said: Not sure this is the most appropriate place but I didn’t see a gardening or seed starting section. Forgive me if this is not the place and please tag me in another spot if there is already one. But anyway, I need some advice. I’ve got a BUNCH of seedlings currently. Yay for growth! But boo for overgrowth. lol So I have 13 Hot House/Slicing Tomato seedlings that have decided to sprout in only two of my mini seed pots. I know I need to thin them because tomatoes take SOOO much energy and if I don’t thin them they’ll grow thin and tall rather than thick and wide, but they are so prone to shock, I don’t want to do it too soon. Anyone gone thru this or have thoughts on when the seedlings would stand the best chance at transplanting? They’re about an inch and a half tall and just beginning to get fuzzy stalks. I can upload pics later of my trays if that would help. I also have pumpkins and cucumbers that need thinned too, so really, I’m just kinda looking for help. I’ve grown my own plants for years, but this is the first time I’ve had anything remotely like success with starting seeds so I’m REALLY excited and don’t want them to die on me or do something wrong when thinning them. Any help is appreciated!!! 😁 I have transplanted them at different times and almost always work butt I am no expert tho it sounds like your playing with house money and you have to thin anyway I would just plat them them soon and sees why happens just leve the most healthy look ones in the pot for now but yeah I am not an expert 1
Aikko Posted April 13 Author Report Posted April 13 6 minutes ago, beanbean said: I have transplanted them at different times and almost always work butt I am no expert tho it sounds like your playing with house money and you have to thin anyway I would just plat them them soon and sees why happens just leve the most healthy look ones in the pot for now but yeah I am not an expert Thankies, Bean! 😁 I’m just scared cuz they’re so tiny and fragile. lol
beanbean Posted April 13 Report Posted April 13 42 minutes ago, Aikko said: Thankies, Bean! 😁 I’m just scared cuz they’re so tiny and fragile. lol They are when dealing with seedlings you just can’t expect them all to make it
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