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Pansies, bloody pansies!

LewisiumLewisium Posts: 122
in Problem solving
So the pansy seeds I did, lived under grow lights for a few days after germination, I was then advised to give them more natural light so put them on conservatory table. Since then they appear to of got stretched, (1 to 2 inch leaf stem then a leaf) I've now since been told that they'd be better suited outdoors the second they've germinated..... All I want is a compact, bushy pansy flower

The pic isn't mine, but they look very similar to it... 

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Those look fine 😊 

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  • LewisiumLewisium Posts: 122
    edited July 2021
    I showed a pic of mine to my friend who used to grow pansies at a nursery and he said they're 100% too stretched 🤔🙄🤔 Doing my frigging head in now! The basil mint is fine in the conservatory that isn't struggling for light.. 
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    They'll be fine outside.
    They need to get used to the sun or they'll get sunburn, so leave them out somewhere out of direct sun for 2-3 days then  they'll be ready for the great outdoors
    They may well be stretching as it's too warm for them all the time and not enough strong light

    Billericay - Essex

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    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • LewisiumLewisium Posts: 122
    Should I stick them In a coldframe outside once they've germinated? Shoud I leave the lid slightly open for air circulation through the day and closed at night if I did? 
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    Yes that's fine once they're germinated and have got 2 sets of leaves - no need to close the lid at night - it's the middle of summer, believe it or not :)
    Mine grow like weeds in the soil in my garden this time of year I'm forever pulling them out

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
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