Yes, I've heard that can be difficult...
Thanks for the quick response. I'll just leave them alone then.
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| Author: | Nikenik [ Nov 4th, '13, 18:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Noob question about seedlings |
I've planted a few basil seedlings in my system. They've been in the system about 3 weeks and have grown a little, but there's is hardly any new leaf, the once that were just got bigger. They haven't grown any taller. What's best to do for optimal growth? Pick off some of the big leafs to let new one's grow or just leave it? |
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| Author: | gazza [ Nov 4th, '13, 18:37 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Noob question about seedlings |
I'd probably just leave it, its hard to photosynthesize with no leaves |
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| Author: | Nikenik [ Nov 4th, '13, 18:48 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Noob question about seedlings |
Yes, I've heard that can be difficult... Thanks for the quick response. I'll just leave them alone then. |
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| Author: | scotty435 [ Nov 5th, '13, 01:52 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Noob question about seedlings |
Basil really likes warmth. If you water temp is down around 60 F (15 to 16 C) you'll probably have troubles keeping it growing. Thai Basil might do slightly better with the lower temp. |
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| Author: | Nikenik [ Nov 5th, '13, 04:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Noob question about seedlings |
Thanks, Scotty. But I have my system inside and have a room temperature of about 24C, and water temp at about 22C. Outside here in Sweden it's between 3-6 degrees Celsius and raining, expecting frost any day now. |
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| Author: | scotty435 [ Nov 5th, '13, 07:57 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Noob question about seedlings |
Glad to hear the temp isn't the issue. |
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| Author: | Gunagulla [ Nov 5th, '13, 08:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Noob question about seedlings |
Are they getting enough light? Basil tends to do best in full sunlight. |
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| Author: | Nikenik [ Nov 5th, '13, 08:34 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Noob question about seedlings |
I got some grow-LED-lights as extra lighting and have ordered a proper hydroponic growlight to use during the winter. But light wasn't the question, I just wanted to know if I should pick some of the leafs to make the plant grow faster. |
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| Author: | Gunagulla [ Nov 5th, '13, 08:45 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Noob question about seedlings |
Oh, I thought Nikenik wrote: What's best to do for optimal growth? was a question too!Removing healthy leaves will probably slow them down even more. |
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| Author: | BenBrewcat [ Nov 5th, '13, 08:52 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Noob question about seedlings |
Nope, pruning removes solar panels from a solar-powered growth machine. Warmth and light and even moisture. Sent from my newfangled doodad using TapaTalk. |
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| Author: | Nikenik [ Nov 5th, '13, 08:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Noob question about seedlings |
Thanks guys! I've actually heard the opposite as "old folks wisdom" to remove the bigger leaves to make room for the small ones but it makes perfect sense to just leave the plant alone. Gunagulla: I do apologize for the bad grammar and vague questioning. It's a second language, and I mostly just read the stuff.. |
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| Author: | Gunagulla [ Nov 5th, '13, 09:19 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Noob question about seedlings |
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