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My sweet peas seedlings
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Tina
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Location: Seattle,WA
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| Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 6:30 pm Post subject: My sweet peas seedlings |
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My sweet peas seedlings are about 4" tall now and I can see leaves forming. They are straight and tall.I planted 3 of them about 3" apart in a 16" container. My concern is - are they supposed to be so thin? The shoots are not thick at all. Is this normal or should I just feed them with some plant food?
Thanks.
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toni
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| Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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http://www.reneesgarden.com/articles/swp-transplant-tips.html
This should give you answers to almost everything you need to know about starting sweet peas from seeds, quite interesting too. 
It says nothing about fertilizing seedlings, only that you should put compost in the hole when you transplant them.
Sounds like your seedlings might not be getting enough light, that would make them thin and tall.
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cajunbelle
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| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 1:05 am Post subject: |
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I think it is also not enough light. Don't fertilize them until after they get their first set of true leaves, not the ones that come out first, but the next ones. Then use a liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. Also, if you water them from the bottom they will develop a stronger root system.
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glendann
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| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 5:47 am Post subject: |
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Sweet Peas are usually planted in the ground in Texas.They have a hardy frost ability.I have seen my mom plant them in Dec.
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Tina
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| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the responses.
I had put them in the garage by the window before they sprouted. We are not getting a very bright sun here in seattle but they were definitely not in the dark. Also after replanting them, I put them in the patio where they get enough sunlight. I will try watering from the bottom and see what happens. Will wait for the first set of true leaves before fertilising.
Thanks again.
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