How To Fix & Prevent Leggy Tomato Seedlings

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Causes

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Why is Legginess a Problem

Leggy seedlings will be prone to disease and mature plants (if they live to maturity) will struggle with growth and production. See Full Guide

Preventing Legginess

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Water consistently as needed.

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Leggy tomato seedlings can be saved by up-potting them and sinking the long stems down into the new pot or planting cell.

Pet” your tomato plants daily.

Once every day or so, when you check your tomato seedlings, brush your hand lightly over the top of the plant’s leaves. See Full Guide

Potting Up is the Best Way to Correct Leggy Seedlings

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Causes

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Why is Legginess a Problem

Preventing Legginess

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Water consistently as needed.

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Leggy tomato seedlings can be saved by up-potting them and sinking the long stems down into the new pot or planting cell.

Pet” your tomato plants daily.

Potting Up is the Best Way to Correct Leggy Seedlings

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