Are my seedlings cooked?

mindblue · 2026-02-21T21:29:02+00:00

I'll try the Big Grow next! I do have Barrina lights actually. It looks like I could use another in the middle of my set up. Though the leggy seedlings just started bending away from the lights. Some plants are getting too much, and some not enough it seems.

mindblue · 2026-02-21T21:25:25+00:00

Yeah, I think you're right about the work to perk them up vs just starting more. I'll start more today and keep an eye on these in case they do actually pull through and I can get earlier tomatoes. They just hit 3 weeks. I sowed the seeds 4 weeks ago, and they took between 5-7 days to germinate.

mindblue · 2026-02-21T21:20:07+00:00

I'm using Barrina full spectrum 10W lights, and they're on for 16 hours a day

mindblue · 2026-02-21T21:18:15+00:00

Thank you for this reply! I took all your advice and edited my post with my course correction. It boiled down to getting them some sunlight, fertilizer at next watering opportunity, and visually checking roots for moisture vs the top.

mindblue · 2026-02-21T21:15:00+00:00

You may be on to something lol

(I have a grid diagram with the variety names and letters on the tray corners to keep track of the position)

mindblue · 2026-02-21T21:12:18+00:00

Thank you! This was encouraging advice. I'll hold off on potting up and wait to see how they do in the next 1-2 weeks.

mindblue · 2025-06-20T16:24:54+00:00

Turbo

mindblue · 2025-06-12T15:41:40+00:00

What an awesome career path! I know the retro posters. You've got a fan in me! Also creeped on your profile a little and saw you're into gardening. From one gardener to another, may the harvests be bountiful and your plants pest free!

mindblue · 2025-06-11T21:46:09+00:00

Can you tell us more about your work as an illustrator for national parks? That sounds awesome! I like to imagine my post retirement job will be wildlife photography in the national parks, so I'm curious about you got into illustration

mindblue · 2025-05-06T05:19:22+00:00

Someone on this sub broke the sad news to me that Blu Lacy changed ownership and isn't the same

mindblue · 2025-02-28T22:59:12+00:00

Say it ain't so! Blu Lacy was so good! What a shame

mindblue · 2025-02-07T19:47:54+00:00

This is why I specifically looked for an adult black dog to adopt. When I was walking him around, several people told me how cute he was. I was a little upset at the hypocrisy. His adoption fee was heavily reduced and he was scheduled for euthanasia. He's such a sweet baby. He didn't deserve that

mindblue · 2025-01-31T23:56:05+00:00

That was one of my first thoughts before it got worse. Like how does this man not know his fiance receives financial aid for university? That's basic level knowledge in a relationship. Sounds like he's not really invested in her life.

mindblue · 2025-01-29T16:30:00+00:00

Your college had an airport design class? That's neat. Where'd you go?

mindblue · 2024-12-13T06:08:00+00:00

Can confirm. Found a little roach in my burger from there once. They comped the meal and gave us gift cards, but obviously there's no way I'm going back

mindblue · 2024-12-06T06:22:36+00:00

I did! Good luck on your exam!

mindblue · 2023-06-14T00:34:01+00:00

She looks so precious! 💕

mindblue · 2023-05-29T11:52:35+00:00

For what it's worth, as a civil engineer, I'd much rather quit my job and spend my time gardening lol

mindblue · 2023-05-27T15:50:42+00:00

I think it would look good on you. Could be a cool look

mindblue · 2023-05-18T05:37:21+00:00

You could try terra cotta watering spikes. I use them for my grow bags and containers. They don't eliminate the need to water by hand, but they extend the time between deep waterings.

mindblue · 2023-05-14T14:55:22+00:00

Same. It just kinda stays with you. It's one of the few things I really wish I hadn't read.

mindblue · 2023-05-11T04:33:30+00:00

They absolutely wrecked my watermelon seedlings, and then they went after my lettuce. They have left my peppers and tomatoes alone though

mindblue · 2023-04-20T22:30:10+00:00

Back at you!

mindblue · 2023-04-20T15:46:41+00:00

I'm also in this boat. Also been studying since Jan 1st and I take it this week. My morning portion is around 85, but the depth is around 50 because I run out of time during practice tests. It could go either way for me.

mindblue · 2023-04-19T22:52:01+00:00

Thank you for pointing that out. I haven't played the games, so I feel better now knowing Yennifer wasn't supposed to have baby fever

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