Electric Propogator With Lights Problems

Question

I have a propogator which hs lights. There is a timer. 4 hrs. 6.hrs 12 hrs. The lights can be adjusted to 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% I have tried the lights on 80% and 100% but the seedlings are still getting “drawn and leggy” I keep the propogator in the house as the seedlings are then protected from icey weather Has anyone experience who could advise on what settings they should be on.

Answer 1

Try setting the lights on 100 percent for 12 hours. 16 hours would be better. Can you adjust how close the lights are to the seedlings? They should be within a few inches (7-8 cm) and raised as the seedlings grow. Typically, leggy stems means they are not getting enough light.

These articles should help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/the-top-reasons-seeds-and-seedlings-fail

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/leggy-seedling.htm