[CH] Chile Seedlings
Jeffrey Rose (jeffrey_rose@eri.eisai.com)
02 Mar 98 09:59:12 -0500
Thanks for the suggestions for using heating pads for chile seed
germination. Most have come up in 7-12 days. I have some more questions for the
experienced gardeners out there.
If some seedings in a starter tray have come up, is it best to get the
whole tray under a grow light while I wait for the slow ones to germinate or
should I keep the tray covered in plastic to keep the environment humid
and moist?
When my seedlings poke through, they immediately shoot up 2 inches or so.
I don't want them to become too leggy. Should I be doing something to
prevent this?
When should I start adding a little fertilizer? Should I use high
nitrogen?
If I want bushier plants, when is it O.K. to pinch off the tops (the
apical meristem?)?
Thanks!
Jeffro