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I am propagating some of my seedlings under a clear plastic bag for the last 10 days or so (sowed on the 7th and 8th of April).

Some of my BNS and sweetcorn seedlings are now quite tall - maybe 2-3 inches in height. Should I be removing them from under the plastic and letting them continue to grow without the covering (but still inside), or should I leave them there a while longer.

Sorry if this is a really silly question

You should remove any cover when the seeds germinate and put up the first shoots. If they have gone weak and leggy then you may have to start over, however there is plenty time to do that so no panic.

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Shirley

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Yes, take them out of the plastic. They need some air circulation around their leaves to keep them healthy.

Thanks both - will do that right now


ETA - Does that go for all seeds? As soon as a shoot appears remove them from under the propagator?

I have some herb seeds which are just tiny shoots ATM. Should I give them some "fresh air" too?

Thanks

Basic rule is to remove cover as soon as seedlings germinate. They need fresh air, but still reasonable warmth.

Thanks rustylady