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Let's talk light as it relates to seed starting. Here, a volunteer sunflower is growing along with a propagated rosemary plant. Note how the sunflower is long, leggy, and stretching for light. That's because the windowsill can't provide enough light, and the plant is heliotropic -- turning and stretching (begging) for light. Then, compare that with the second image: another volunteer sunflower that popped up in onion starts.This seedling germinated under lights and remained there. Note how stocky and vibrant it is.Which do you want to grow?Seedlings need 14 to 16 hours of light each day. Something even a south-facing window can't provide during seed-starting season.🌱 What are the best light options for home seed starters? I cover lights, heat, fertilizers, and much more about seed starting in my class: Seed Starting for the Home Gardener, A Deep DiveSaturday, March 14. 👉 Details & registration here: bit.ly/3Nvn6jBP.S. My soil is located very close to my hen's scratch grains, hence the occasional volunteer sunflower! 😂🌼#thecoeurdalenecoop#seedstarting#heliotropic#growlights ... See MoreSee Less

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