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28-03-2006, 09:46 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening

wrote:
I have planted 16 basil seeds and 16 tumbler tom seeds in a propagator,
I have put this into a warm cupboard following advice on here.
Many of the basil seeds have germinated, and so far one of the tom
seeds. However, they all appear very leggy - they are about 2' tall so
far but are yet to develop any leaves (they still have the tight white
'ball' on the top).
Should they be this leggy ? I have moved them to a sunny position to
try and stimulate leave development - was this the right thing to do,
esp considering most os the toms have not germinated ?? Should I buy
another smaller propagator and seed tray and split them out into
germinated / not germinated - putting the former in a sunny position
and leaving the latter in the cupboard ?

Assuming you mean 2" and not 2' ;-) I'd be inclined to leave them alone
on the windowsill or wherever their sunny position is. If you put them
in the dark, they're getting leggy because they're trying to get to the
light. I think the tomato seeds will germinate in time. Don't let the
compost dry out but don't saturate it, either.
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