On May 4, 5:48*pm, Ernie Willson wrote:
JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
"Ernie Willson" wrote in message
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I am growing giant zinnia from seed and transplanting them to the garden.
They now have their first true leaves and are about three inches tall. They
look quite spindly. This may be because they are supposed to finish out at
thirty inches tall. Anyhow...is it proper to plant these at the existing
ground line with three inches above ground, or would it be better to bury
the plants so that the leaves are just above ground (like planting a
tomato). Any thoughts wold be appreciated.

TIA
EJ in NJ

Please give some details about the light you've been using to grow the
seedlings.

The seeds were started in normal SW facing backyard sunlight, in a Ferry
Morse seed starter "hothouse". They definitely had more than enough light..

Legginess is almost always from not enough
light. Try shoplights with cheap cool white
tubes, about 2" from the plant tops. The seedlings
will be much stockier.

Plant them deep to compensate.