★ How to: Stop Leggy Seedlings (Useful Tips & Step by Step Guide)

★ How to: Stop Leggy Seedlings (Useful Tips & Step by Step Guide)
In Today's Project Diary Video I will be teach you two difference ways to help prevent your early Windowsill Seedlings from becoming legging.
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[@coolegarry]

New to gardening, didn't know I had leggy seedlings until I saw this video and yes, my seedlings look exactly like yours in the beginning.

[@nomperfect]

Sir you’re honestly a lifesaver,I just took an interest in gardening recently and i literally just looked up a whole lot of info on how to start seeds. I really don’t know what Im doing but this info is really helping alot with troubleshooting. Thanks!😁🤙🏾

[@benb7727]

You saved me! My tomatoes were 3 weeks old and leggy. They are back on track now ready to plant in 2 weeks. Thank you!

[@ProjectDiaries]

You're welcome. I can't believe this weather. Where's the sunshine??

[@Zenkitty26]

A small tip for leggy tomatoes...when you transplant them to their 'toddler' pots, bury them up to their little chins. All that fuzziness along the stems is vestigial root and will become part of a strong root ball.

[@humbertosilva4140]

@@Zenkitty26 interesting. It really makes sense. I am so curious and excited to try it along with aluminum foil on my tomato seedlings. Thanks a lot

[@PinoyGamingTribe]

@@Zenkitty26 sorry im not fluent in english but i want to learn my tomato also start leggy? and i transfer it onto a much more spacious, but i plant it more deep, like you said its almost at the chin? is that okay?

[@jayann5536]

If I rotate the plants will that work the same.

[@preet2692]

Thanks to you, I'm able to see the seedlings on my window sill straighten up now. You've got some super helpful videos for amateur gardeners like me. Keep it going!

[@ProjectDiaries]

Thanks. I'm glad it helped. Would you like to share some photos on my gardening group? facebook.com/groups/projectdiariesHQ/

[@jadegrowsveg]

My mind is actually blown at how simple yet genius this is! 🤯 Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@karend5327]

Fabulous idea, thank you. All the years gardening I didn’t know about this. You have lots of admirers young man, lovely channel too. Sending heartfelt hugs, Karen UK

[@livinginbliss]

It’s like KZbin just knew I needed to see this video today. I was feeling a bit hopeless with how to fix my little sprouts from reaching. Thanks for the ideas!

[@ProjectDiaries]

Algorithms are scary. You're welcome :)

[@dougprobert5378]

You are very creative with good ideas gonna try these tips Thanks

[@sage0925]

OMG, that was fricking awesome! Thank you VERY much, I had a lot of issues with leggy seedlings this year. Came across your video completely by accident, but I'm glad I did!

[@FarHowling]

Can't believe that such a simple method works so well. My last year's seedlings were all leggy and weak despite sitting in front of a large southfacing window, half of them ended up dying. I was almost about to buy me one of those expensive grow lights This year I just placed a big ol' tin foil covered cardboard behind them and they grow like crazy. Straight up and healthy, even in the moody winter weather.

[@ProjectDiaries]

There you go! I'm glad my cheaper options are working for you :)

[@sulebo2153]

I learned this from you several years ago and I've adapted your idea to my seedling "closet". I have shelves and a light and lined the back wall with the silver side of a mylar emergency blanket. Added a small, clip on oscillating fan as well as tickling them a couple times a day :). Another tip from someone else is to feed the seedlings about a week after they've germinated. I dilute a little fish emulsion and spray it on. I'm having SO much more success. Thank you :) I hope you are well.

[@redpeony]

Great stuff. Really interesting and informative. Thanks for taking the effort. Hope you're feeling better.

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

I first learned about the value of reflective surfaces in directing sun to needy plants from my grandpa. He mostly gardened outdoors. He used mirrors to help plants in too much shade. Water features aren’t just pretty they add more reflected light to a landscape. Also there’s a reason why some succulents thrive surrounded by white gravel. Great to see such sensible indoor application. You brought more 💡. Brilliant!💎

[@shabanafelix449]

Wowwww intresting thanks for sharing

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

Thanks very much! My grandpa was good with most plants, but especially trees.🌳 (I dedicated my video “Trees Growing in the Carolinas” to his memory.)

[@user-yx7dp2pl8t]

That is amazing knowledge

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

Thanks! One reason I like Project Diaries is that his practical growing advice often sparks my memory and brings to mind something my Grandpa told me.🌿

[@doodlecrayon222]

What is the reason succulents thrive surrounded by white gravel? You just said there's a reason for the white gravel but you didn't specify what the reason was.

[@Sam-tr4cy]

You can reuse the reflective cello on the inside of potato chip bags, extra frugal! Thanks for making these videos, I'm learning a lot.

[@JRBjornsonVideos]

I subscribed because you’re soft-spoken, and you’re in no hurry to finish the video. Hello from Canada.

[@ravenfeathesDVM]

I made this mistake on my poppy plant seedlings the very first time. Learned a lot since then. Great ideas, thanks so much.💞

[@pinningformichigan8120]

I have saved so many perennial seeds and this year (2020), I 'm going to give your method a try. Thank you.

[@carolbaker1699]

Hi thank you for all your videos - I love watching them and they have help me a lots as I have retired and so having moved to a large garden, I have been finding it hard and making lots of mistakes, but I watch your videos and things have been loads better since. Thank you again and if ever you are in North Devon please come for a visit or holiday.

[@avg1712]

Thank you for your channel. I live in the Pacific NW of the US and we have an almost identical climate. I have struggled for three yrs with seedlings, starts ect. We do complete organic gardening. If it weren’t for your YT channel, I would have gave up. Thanks for all your info.

[@sharonkeya5557]

This is such a simple and clever way to redirect light to your advantage. Thank you so much for sharing 🙏

[@peterknight1991]

You are brilliant with all your ideas, You have helped me out a few times now Thank You. Keep well, and Keep making these videos.

[@shelleymiller908]

I was trying to bring more heat and light to my plants in the winter. Aluminum foil! Great tip. I knew about brushing my hand over the tops of plants but didn't know that it was artificial wind. Thanks for sharing your wisdom!

[@meetshah2484]

This is really helpful for me and so many others with cloudy weathers all the time. Thank you!

[@ProjectDiaries]

Too much Cloud!!! You're welcome :)

[@snoballer1]

I watched this video and then made a DIY reflector out of aluminum, cardboard, and tape. Thank you so much Glen! Your videos have helped me a ton!

[@KombuchaLiz]

You are SO amazing. Thank you for saving my leggy seedlings 🌱 you are really awesome at KZbin.

[@sunflower3572]

Wow! I never thought of this, so simple and so creative! Thanks for sharing. I am certainly going to try it.

[@jamiedavidson7799]

WOW! I've always wanted to garden, but thought I was just no good at it. Plant guy has all the tips to make people good at gardening! I've already started my first plants. It's brilliant!

[@ProjectDiaries]

That's amazing! glad i could inspire :)

[@SuperManning11]

Thanks! This worked great for my little cannabis seedlings that I am attempting to grow over the winter using only natural sunlight.

[@KIKI-sy8fl]

I cant express how lucky I feel to find your video and I'm so thankful you posted this. All the other videos I've watched give me an impression I need to invest more money to save my leggy seedlings. Yours is like a piece of wisdom in an chaotic world xD

[@eCitizen1]

Thanks, that's a quick, easy, and cheap way to help your little seedlings grow strong.

[@louise7368]

Good evening Sir, I have just binged the whole avocado series and Thank you! I was literally eating one today thinking I must plant this and I have started! Thanks to your videos I’ll be copying the same process. Take care and good night 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@carlapayne2725]

Love your videos! I'm planning a garden for next summer and I will be referring to your advice a lot! Thanks in advance ☺

[@KristyLeeVlogs]

Fantastic! I've been stressing all day as I've just started my seeds and don't get enough light. This is awesome :)

[@ProjectDiaries]

Glad to be of help! Get involved with my gardening group if you like? facebook.com/groups/projectdiariesHQ

[@chalice3571]

truly ingenious. I like your hand brushing against the plants. God bless you... you are a valuable asset to the youtube followers.

[@andreagoble5353]

Thats a great idea! So much easier than all the grow lights. I'm going to try that right away--thanks!

[@helennelson3120]

Hi. Thanks for sharing. I'll keep this in mind for when or if I need to come to the rescue of my babies. I pray your health improves. Nothing worse than being in pain and or ill. All the best and Blessings Always.

[@ProjectDiaries]

Thank you! :)

[@lipenny6977]

It’s a really good idea!!! Thank you for sharing!!! Your ideas are useful which are easy and saving money. Love your videos!!

[@ceciliadiaz-lavanchy5886]

I just subscribed ! I love your simple and wonderful technic , and your smile is something else . Thank you

[@seagoatherbs2454]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! What a brilliant way to easily and affordably provide your seedlings with more light!!

[@ProjectDiaries]

You're welcome :)

[@LeapingFrogg]

Brilliant! The windows in my small apt face north so my seedlings have been struggling but I will do this. I have plastic rectangular recycled "salad/lettuce" containers that I'll line with foil. Thanks so much for the tip!!

[@loanstoner72stoner33]

Hey mate I hope you are ok and doing well,nice to see videos still coming

[@early-sp6cu]

I really needed this, thank you so much for this video been getting too many of these leggy seedlings and they just don't survive but I am going to put to practice what you have taught me. Thank you and God bless

[@mauger6206]

Just stumbled on your videos an hour ago. Can't stop watching! Thanks so much, you're great.

[@ProjectDiaries]

Aw Thanks :)

[@dianazaalberg1993]

Brilliant, thank you! I have often thrown away stretched seedlings, such a waist, but no more 👍😃

[@kaylameagher8746]

Thank you so much! Great video. I am starting seedlings first year and mine are leggy. Thanks for an inexpensive and affordable alternative. I will subscribe and follow you from now on!

[@TheBohanna]

I have some leggy seedlings,I’m going to try this,thank you so much.🌱🌸🌾

[@Catesgarden]

This was great! Definitely agree with (wait for it) nipping this issue in the bud, it will mean a weaker plant later on otherwise.

[@ProjectDiaries]

Thanks!

[@malkielmc]

Works like a charm!! Thank you for this important wisdom!

[@ericabuchanan7260]

You do really great videos. Thanks for doing all this and showing us how to do it free!

[@hlyons5633]

Thanks this is really simple & helpful. I don't have a greenhouse & lost quite a few seedlings last year x

[@grahamfitzgerald8448]

Can i just say i m so impressed with all your Project Diaries they are so helpful and easy to understand this afternoon going to put the leggy seedlings in place in a small greenhouse and i have subscribed i wish you all the best for health issues keep the vids coming best on the internet 10 out of 10

[@ProjectDiaries]

I'm glad you enjoy my channel. Thanks :)

[@barbossa1st]

Cool ! Thanks for all your tips, And love the strawberry. Just finished getting seeds from mine.

[@KimSol90]

wow this is so incredibly helpful! maybe this will fix my leggy plants! thank you so very much!

[@VladTheImpalerTepesIII]

The good thing about leggy tomatoes is that if you can keep them alive until they get their true leaves and the stem becomes "hairy", you can just plant them deep and the "hairs" will root along the leggy stem. I have also planted leggy cucumbers deep and they did fine. They did end up having a shorter life than normal (powdery mildew infection), but I don't think that had anything to do with them being leggy planting them deep. But I got more cucumbers than I could eat all year out of one plant.

[@ProjectDiaries]

Good job! I have covered both issues in previous videos :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3-2hHWnqbl2oM0

[@dptechreviews6849]

My current problem is leggy cucumber seedlings lol I hate the weather here it’s never sunny and Idk what to do

[@indigobeauty1]

You have the best, simple, convenient tips...Thank you 💚🌱

[@wyleong4326]

Thank you! I’m growing petola (I think it’s loofah in English). And you’re so right on the light as my room faces the south... never knew that orientation is so crucial. Thanks again!

[@sabrinaevelyncheung2880]

Lovely and informative video! This helped with my seedlings :) Thank you so much! ❤️

[@min-hakim5868]

Thank you for the tips. I really like that these materials are all lying around in my house. My succulents have stretched and I will try this out once I propagate them.

[@katemorgan4346]

Thank you for this! And thank you for all your videos. I am so sorry to hear you have not been well. I hope you recover quickly. Also, my husband has super long nails on one hand.. I'm envious! He is an amazing guitar, dobro and banjo player... and his nails are steel strong...... Your nails are gorgeous! Don't listen to those people who are so rude...

[@sungod9950]

Gr8 video & Gr8 solution to my Leggy seedlings. It’s simple (super intelligent), inexpensive, and easy to follow. I wonder what else I can learn from you. I Hope you and your family & friends are doing well during this epidemic. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@suziehaddock3680]

Love your video! So helpful and the way you do it is fab. Thank you

[@asmabenoun9484]

Thank you! I live in Rome, have a lot of sun here, still going to follow up your videos, amazing!

[@ProjectDiaries]

Hopefully you won't need this one to have a successful growing season :)

[@MsRESPECT90]

I really appreciate all of your videos, thanks so much.

[@ButterflyMeadowsHomestead]

Thank you. I’m going to try this. Every other video suggested a grow light. I like this inexpensive idea.

[@ingecronje7790]

Love your videos and laughed my head off at the nail comment! Thank you for making these videos.

[@Bekkahbee]

Oh I wish I seen this 2 weeks ago 😭 great tips! Finally someone with someone helpful

[@shaylagarton7681]

Just followed you on Facebook and KZbin myself and my 1 year-old son absolutely love your video and tips we love gardening he's been growing his own tomatoes n sunflowers this year and there growning so well looks after them every day and night....

[@rosemariebongiovanni8560]

Great tip - can't wait to try this - also your sense of humor is wonderful - I'm still laughing over the nail clippers....Please keep your hints coming - so helpful. Thank you.

[@HomeGrownVeg]

Hello Project Diary. When I saw the pop bottle / cardboard box / tin foil I knew I had found a kindred spirit. Been using this sort of stuff for years. Work with and use what nature provides and the more you recycle the less you spend. Nice vid, well presented. HGV

[@ProjectDiaries]

Thank you! :)

[@Steggington_Rex]

Wow! Amazing! Can't wait to try this out, thank you

[@maryf4982]

Thank you for this, it's very useful, I have a forest of leggy seedlings in my bathroom! They are California poppy.

[@janetbull2616]

Thanks for info I’m new to this and noticed some of my seedlings were getting leggy hopefully with your tips I can rectify them 👍

[@trash_whisperer]

Great tips, thank you! I just started gardening this year and about 60% of what I planted died miserably lol. I will keep the reflector trick in mind for next time when I plant and seedlings start getting too leggy.

[@ProjectDiaries]

That's a shame. Try to keep an eye on them daily

[@pershop4950]

Great idea for how to reflect some light back on to the seedlings!

[@erinisme633]

Hey that's pretty clever! I've seen people put car windshield reflectors (the ones used to prevent heat from building up in your car while it's parked) behind their plant flats... this is the same principal but for better for tighter spaces. Smart!

[@Skittlesskittles-om6hp]

Thank you for the tip. My seedlings started doing this. So I definitely i am trying this hack. How yours bounce back. Again thanks a lot for this useful tip. Awesome video...🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@rdkitchengarden4359]

nice one, I had some leggy seedlings this year, I will definitely be doing this next year. Enjoy the day

[@ProjectDiaries]

I'm glad! You to :)

[@jimmysabella3615]

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[@TheGreenThumbGardeningChannel]

Excellent technique for eliminating leggy seedlings! Will be using this method when I plant my fall crop in my container gardens this year, thanks!

[@ProjectDiaries]

You're welcome :)

[@susanbrill8964]

The shoebox seems like a good technique for winter in northern climates for any plants. I’m in Minnesota and my Rosemary lived through the winter because I have a south facing window but it’s not thriving. I’m going to try this and see if I can boost its health till planting at the end of May!

[@PreshKidd1887]

Thank you!!!! My seedlings aren's growing very well and this just might b what saves them!!!

[@fatewillcome]

Awesome idea, just made it for my plants, ha it started to snow,Thank you very much!!!

[@user-pv3cb8or4x]

Thank you for this, I am growing tomatoes for the first time and thought that them being leggy was a good thing but all but one died and I have rescued the last one which turned green after just a few hours using this method.

[@alisonliu6929]

THANK YOU Sooooooo MUCH. Take Good Care, Keep Well & STRONG! Blessings from Hong Kong :)

[@ravenfeathesDVM]

Thank you so much for the idea! I have so many seedlings that are “leggy” and couldn’t figure out why. Great idea! 💕

[@exotic9022]

Gia Ferrara DVM did it fix it?

[@bellofthedesert1595]

Clever and useful information. Thanks!

[@larkatmic]

Genius! So glad I found you. Thank you.

[@indigobeauty1]

You're such a pleasure to watch 🌱☘🌿

[@patrickbidkhanian144]

Just wanted to say thanks, I passed my hand through my mint plant a bit and let the window open for a breeze and they went from leggy to pretty much straight in like a day. Awesome.

[@VellaCharles]

Good job mate ! I'm a retired professional photographer and it's true that reflectors always saves the day. In this case leggy plants. Thank you for the video.

[@MyBackyardGarden]

Very cool DIY light reflector ideas. Thanks for sharing!

[@bridgetplunkett7630]

Thank you very much. Exactly the information I needed.

[@paulinegorey1702]

Just found you. Thanks so much , I'm having that with my lavander seedlings and are dying. Will try this immediately Thanks 😊 🙏

[@JimmyJaywalker]

Very helpful, bro. Thanks a lot! Greetings from the Philippines.

[@sherylreed6708]

Good job! Great informative video. Thank you!

[@barboravalentova1611]

Thanks for your great vids! Greetings from the Czech Republic.

[@justchill40]

Thank you, I always have a good crop, but realised my windowsills are running out. The last frosts here are in May so i need to start seedling indoors!

[@CandysGarden]

Project Diaries it's actually working! I started using the foil paper, but i use coffer cans that have a silver outlining, & they are working just as good! Thanks so much for this!😊

[@ProjectDiaries]

Good to hear! you're welcome :)

[@jaynefox6955]

Great idea I’ll definitely try this, last year was easy but seeds struggling this year 👍

[@mariannebrearleylove3936]

Brilliant technique will utilize for future winter germination

[@micksoden7064]

Excellent, simple method .works immediately!

[@brejack2025]

Excellent just what I needed thank you 👍