advice needed on possibly re-burying seedlings

[2blackdux]

Hello to all. My 5 day old bag-seed seedlings are thriving. germination in a paper towel went well, fast even. A total of 12, in 2 gal pots, under a 1200 watt cfl fixture i made that, unfortunately, i think i i had too far away from my seedlings (probably about 10") now that i have put them to the proper height (2"), the leaves are bulking up resulting in a top-heavy, stem-weak seedling. One has fallen over, and then proceeded to reach back to the light, so it's all wonky now, but they look healthy. I do have fan on the plants, and good ventilation. Good conditions all around. I have heard, and read on various forums that seedlings can be re-buried....Any opinions?... it would be greatly appreiciated.:jointsmile:

2blackdux Reviewed by 2blackdux on 11-25-2007. advice needed on possibly re-burying seedlings Hello to all. My 5 day old bag-seed seedlings are thriving. germination in a paper towel went well, fast even. A total of 12, in 2 gal pots, under a 1200 watt cfl fixture i made that, unfortunately, i think i i had too far away from my seedlings (probably about 10") now that i have put them to the proper height (2"), the leaves are bulking up resulting in a top-heavy, stem-weak seedling. One has fallen over, and then proceeded to reach back to the light, so it's all wonky now, but they look Rating: 5

[spongebobsmokepants]

Yes, they can be buried deep. Cfl lighting should be 1-2 inches from the tops. Keep that fan running on them. It is exercise for them, the stems will bulk up.

[stinkyattic]

Bury only up to the node at which the cotyledons first appeared. The stem beneath them will grow roots easily.

[2blackdux]

Thanks Bob and Stinky for the reply's. Looks like all is going well now. I didn't completely fill the pots when I planted, so I was able to top them off, the stems really braced themselves. I did actually transplant 3..they didnt seem to miss a beat, kept right on growing with the others. Thanks again. I'll check in from time to time.