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Kansas City, MO

I'm up and out of the ground but the leaves on all my seedlings are about 50% yellowish and not spreading out quickly. I'm worried.

I filed, soaked 10 hours, and am bottom watering with a heating unit. Germination was in 3 days.

Thoughts? Thanks Greg

4/22/2004 9:16:12 AM

Independence, MO

Hi neighbor.
I have 2 seeds started just incase.
One of mine is doing the exact same thing.


I will wait along with you to see what the guru's have to say...

4/22/2004 9:58:24 AM

ipswich, ma usa

Relax and give it some time :). When the leaves first appear they are mostly yellow. Once the sun/artifical light gets to them they will spread open and green up.

John (5150)

4/22/2004 10:57:46 AM

Kansas City, MO

Thanks Ipswich. So, once they germinate, do you think I should take the heat off them. Greg

4/22/2004 11:20:32 AM

ipswich, ma usa

Once they pop through the dirt I usually shut down the heat. If it gets a bit cool turn it back on. You dont want to dry out the plant. Put it under some grow lights or a sunny window and let nature do it's thing.

John (5150)

4/22/2004 11:31:04 AM

South Hill, Virginia

Put a light on 'em and they will green right up. Get the light down close to the seedlings to keep them from getting leggy. I do what John D does:

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=1237

4/22/2004 11:58:52 AM

Independence, MO

I've already seen some change in mine today.
Things are looking greener!
Thanks!

4/22/2004 3:02:15 PM