Sweet Pea seedlings

[Jenegade]

Hmmm, maybe I've been too aggressive in my pinching, they don't seem to be doing anything now, they were groiwing pretty fast before, now they aren't! Where does the side shoot appear from?

[inearlygaveup]

The clue is in the name - side shoots

Sorry - just had to say that

[Jenegade]

The clue is in the name - side shoots

Sorry - just had to say that

I know But do they come from in between the pair of leaves? Still nothing, worried they're not going to get side shoots!

[BarleySugar]

side shoots should appear from the joint between the stalk and the leaves. It takes a while for them to show.

[Jenegade]

side shoots should appear from the joint between the stalk and the leaves. It takes a while for them to show.

Thanks BarleySugar, I'l just try to be more patient!

[Mike B]

Mine are very tall too, probably 5 inches and i only planted them a week ago. Should I pinch them out then you reckon ? The leaves are only just forming ...

[Two_Sheds]

Mine are very tall too, probably 5 inches and i only planted them a week ago. Should I pinch them out then you reckon ? The leaves are only just forming ...

Read the posts above yours Mike.
If they've grown 5 inches in a week, they aren't getting enough light.

[Mike B]

Thanks Two Sheds. They were on a window ledge at the front (North Facing) and would get plenty of light (or so I thought). Anyway, I've moved them to the back to see if that helps - will I still be able to use these leggy ones then do you reckon ?

[Jenegade]

Hi Mike

Mine are on a north facing ledge too, south facing is best to get the most light (I don't have any room at the back!) though.

I still have hope for mine even though they're a bit leggy, pinched out the tip the other day, leaving one pair of leaves and now they are growing their 1st new sideshoots.

I was hoping that they'll still be ok when they go out, have to wait and see though!