My Seeds Were Planted In A Very Light Potting Soil And Move Very Easily As I Tried To Pull The The Seed Shell Off Of It .

the soil is light and it has been grown out of the soil for two days now what should i do to solidify the seedling or should i wait till i transplant?

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 01/24/2024 @ 2:02 am

Are you saying the roots are out of the soil? If so, use a small tool like a fork or knife and try to replant them, disrupting the root as little as possible.

If the roots are still below the soil the seedlings should be OK.

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