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artemisinked · #1 (**permalink**) 05-21-2008, 04:19 PM

One of the stems bent on one of my 3 week old seedlings- they're about 2 1/2 inches high now and it bent underneath the cotyledons. Staking was awkward for the little thing and created issues with keeping the plant close to the light since the stakes I have are too high. So, I carefully replanted the seedling up to just under the cotyledons covering the stem. I did this quickly because I needed to get a move on in the morning and was running late.

I know now from reading past posts that I should have created a splint or taped the stem. But now that it's buried, I don't want to disturb it. Is there any chance that the seedling will root along the buried stem and rehabilitate itself? Or did I just basically inadvertently murder the seedling?

Thanks in advance for the assistance!

Anony · #2 (**permalink**) 05-21-2008, 05:04 PM

Yea, its better to stake, but I think youll be alright, just try to keep the soil directly around the stem dry. Some will even say that itl grow new roots and be supported better.

artemisinked · #3 (**permalink**) 05-21-2008, 05:08 PM

Cool- thanks a million for responding and for the assurance. It looks like it's much sturdier and happier replanted, so here's hoping.

This is MUCH more challenging than I expected! Got major respect for peeps that do this successfully.

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#1 (permalink) 05-21-2008, 04:19 PM
artemisinked Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 6	Bent stem- Help! One of the stems bent on one of my 3 week old seedlings- they're about 2 1/2 inches high now and it bent underneath the cotyledons. Staking was awkward for the little thing and created issues with keeping the plant close to the light since the stakes I have are too high. So, I carefully replanted the seedling up to just under the cotyledons covering the stem. I did this quickly because I needed to get a move on in the morning and was running late. I know now from reading past posts that I should have created a splint or taped the stem. But now that it's buried, I don't want to disturb it. Is there any chance that the seedling will root along the buried stem and rehabilitate itself? Or did I just basically inadvertently murder the seedling? Thanks in advance for the assistance!

#2 (permalink) 05-21-2008, 05:04 PM
Anony The One Freeman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: City 17 Posts: 4,629	Yea, its better to stake, but I think youll be alright, just try to keep the soil directly around the stem dry. Some will even say that itl grow new roots and be supported better. __________________

#3 (permalink) 05-21-2008, 05:08 PM
artemisinked Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 6	Cool- thanks a million for responding and for the assurance. It looks like it's much sturdier and happier replanted, so here's hoping. This is MUCH more challenging than I expected! Got major respect for peeps that do this successfully.

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