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hi i grow my tomato plant from seeds, and i carnt seem to stop them bolting, as in they grow very tall and very wispy. is there any way i can stop this




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Sounds as if they haven't got enough light. Do you prick them out when they are just handle-able? If the little seedlings are too close together, they compete for the light and start off being leggy. Then if they still don't get enough, they reach upwards. Does this make sense?

23 Aug, 2008

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