Seedling problems

**shirlthegirl43** · 13-04-2009, 02:25 PM

What is happening to the seedlings? Are they dying or just not growing as fast as you expect?

**zazen999** · 13-04-2009, 02:46 PM

Are they still healthy looking?

They are hopefully growing some nice roots for you.

**Pip** · 13-04-2009, 03:12 PM

They are just not doing anything, planted chillies late Jan in heated propagator 22-25 degrees, still only 4 leaves. Cabbages planted 13/3 still only 2 leaves, Chard similar and yellow, Mange tout have spent the last 2 weeks with only just the tips out of the compost and no growth. It it too much to expect some effort from them?? Maybe they just need some motivation. I will take them and show them the compost heap and give them a stern warning. That should do it!!

**susiewoosie** · 13-04-2009, 03:30 PM

I've got kinda similar problems. I don't have a greenhouse so my plants are on the windowsil. They are getting very leggy and bending towards the light. I keep turning them around but I'm starting to get worried about them. They are lettuce and cabbage seedlings but they haven't got their real leaves yet? What should I do with them please?

**Norm** · 13-04-2009, 04:04 PM

Originally posted by Pip View Post

They are just not doing anything, planted chillies late Jan in heated propagator 22-25 degrees, still only 4 leaves. Cabbages planted 13/3 still only 2 leaves, Chard similar and yellow, Mange tout have spent the last 2 weeks with only just the tips out of the compost and no growth. It it too much to expect some effort from them?? Maybe they just need some motivation. I will take them and show them the compost heap and give them a stern warning. That should do it!!

Chillies take ages to do anything, then come on in a rush. I have Caulies I planted in Feb and they are about 4" tall, but won't be ready to go out for another 3 weeks. I also have Cabbage planted about the same time as yours and are about at the same stage. Never grown Chard or Mangy Trout, so I have no idea, but I would imagine they will grow similarly. Keep watching, they'll come through before planting-out time.

Originally posted by susiewoosie View Post

I've got kinda similar problems. I don't have a greenhouse so my plants are on the windowsil. They are getting very leggy and bending towards the light. I keep turning them around but I'm starting to get worried about them. They are lettuce and cabbage seedlings but they haven't got their real leaves yet? What should I do with them please?

Have patience!

They'll get there

**susiewoosie** · 13-04-2009, 04:09 PM

Thanks Norm. I think I am suffering from novice panic.

**FionaH** · 13-04-2009, 06:57 PM

Originally posted by Pip View Post

They are just not doing anything, planted chillies late Jan in heated propagator 22-25 degrees, still only 4 leaves. Cabbages planted 13/3 still only 2 leaves, Chard similar and yellow, Mange tout have spent the last 2 weeks with only just the tips out of the compost and no growth. It it too much to expect some effort from them?? Maybe they just need some motivation. I will take them and show them the compost heap and give them a stern warning. That should do it!!

My chillis look just the same, I figure they will grow when they feel like it

Love the idea about showing them the compost heap

**Eyren** · 14-04-2009, 06:18 AM

I think this is pretty normal for early spring sowings - the plants shoot up, using the energy stored in the seed, then grind to a halt because they only have two little seed leaves to do all the photosynthesizing and there isn't enough daylight. I don't know how it is in Aberdeen, but the last week has been very overcast and gloomy down south - great for establishing newly-potted-on tomatoes, but not much growth happening.

**Pip** · 14-04-2009, 11:07 AM

Thank you

Thanks everyone I will wait a little longer for some action. I have seated them within view of the compost heap and a freshy prepared bed. Carrot and stick approach!

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