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Wood River, IL (kennyw_49@yahoo.com)

I have a couple plants that the cot leafs are a mess on. On the 1159 Richars the cot's are growing but are curled up like a straw. Then on the 571 Jespen the cots are standing straight up toward the grow light and not really growing. Any idea what wold cause this. Thanks Kenny

5/10/2008 10:35:21 AM

Adams County

Kenny how far away from the top of your plant to the light ?
3" to 4' is about right, if the plant still growes fine the cots wont matter

5/10/2008 12:21:17 PM

Wood River, IL (kennyw_49@yahoo.com)

The light is about 4 inches, The first true leaf are starting to grow now. Thanks for the reply.

5/10/2008 5:43:11 PM

A couple days in the hoops with sun you'll be amazed Kenny,,,even setting the plants out to help harden will get them shaped up fast.

5/10/2008 8:43:07 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Agreed....There is nothing like real sunlight. Acclimate them for a couple days letting the plants gradually adjust to the sun.

5/10/2008 10:53:46 PM

California High Desert CinnamintStick@msn.com

I had curly cots even on my plants that I direct seeded in the garden. I don't think in my case it has anything to do with sunlight. I also don't think it has hurt anything. My best plant had curly cots.

5/20/2008 2:46:17 PM