Getting Under lights...

[Ed of Somis]

Most of my seeds have sprouted (starting 2 days ago). However, about 1/3 have not. Should I get that flat off the heat mat and under lights now? Will the "cool" garage be OK if it ranges from 50-70F...with occasional night temps to 40 or 45? thanks

[Worth1]

Originally Posted by Ed of Somis

Most of my seeds have sprouted (starting 2 days ago). However, about 1/3 have not. Should I get that flat off the heat mat and under lights now? Will the "cool" garage be OK if it ranges from 50-70F...with occasional night temps to 40 or 45? thanks

They should have already been under lights.
The garage seems a little cool but I have grown them under these conditions.


Worth

[JJJessee]

I concur.

[shelleybean]

As soon as I see seeds have sprouted, I remove that pot and immediately place it under the grow light. I check a few times each day. I replace the dome on the tray and wait for the others to germinate.

My grow light is in an unheated laundry room and it's perfect for tomatoes. The colder air keeps my plants stockier and stronger than if I grew them in a warm room, which can cause them to become leggy. You can also blow a gentle fan on them to strengthen the stems.

[Ed of Somis]

sounds great....thanks. My wife is growing a bit tired of my tomato passion...so the move from the dining room to the garage will be good! "If mama ain't happy...ain't nobody happy".

[Sun City Linda]

Originally Posted by Ed of Somis

sounds great....thanks. My wife is growing a bit tired of my tomato passion...so the move from the dining room to the garage will be good! "If mama ain't happy...ain't nobody happy".

You may be new to growing tomatoes but I see you have mastered "harmony in the home"

[Worth1]

Originally Posted by Sun City Linda

You may be new to growing tomatoes but I see you have mastered "harmony in the home"

Harmony doesn't mean one person bending to the others every will.

Sometimes a person has to stand their ground.

Worth

[Sun City Linda]

But if the other person is the husband, he needs to "know when to fold em"

[Ed of Somis]

Too funny!

[Ed of Somis]

I'm done messin' around....back to business. Should I water my sprouts (that are now under lights) with a dilute formula of MG fertilizer??? My seed starter in the flats have some juice in them...but I think the peat pellets have no nutrients.

[Worth1]

I would wait till the first set of true leaves and then use maybe about 1/4 teaspoon per gallon of water.

Opinions will be different on this.

[Sun City Linda]

Worth and I agree on this. Young tomatoes are VERY sensitive to ferts and it is real easy to do them in. Ask me how I know.

[Cole_Robbie]

I agree. Notice that's a teeny-tiny amount. I think most people's problems with MG come from using too much.

[Dutch]

Originally Posted by Worth1

I would wait till the first set of true leaves and then use maybe about 1/4 teaspoon per gallon of water.

Opinions will be different on this.

Yep! About 1/4 teaspoon per gallon of water sounds good.

Originally Posted by Sun City Linda

Worth and I agree on this. Young tomatoes are VERY sensitive to ferts and it is real easy to do them in. Ask me how I know

Yep! Young tomatoes are VERY sensitive to ferts.

Originally Posted by Cole_Robbie

I agree. Notice that's a teeny-tiny amount. I think most people's problems with MG come from using too much.

Yep! Notice that's a teeny-tiny amount

Is there an echo in here? Yep and it's me.

Dutch

[Ed of Somis]

thinking I will use a teeny-tiny bit! thanks