Why are my broccoli sprouts so leggy?

General
42

Where is the light, Mother? You need way brighter light for these plants.

43

How close is the light? They’re stretching, so it’s not bright enough.

44

As others mentioned, it’s a light issue. Plants need much more light than we think. Nothing beats sunlight!

45

Etiolated seedlings.

46

I use lights just for seed starting and keep them 2-4 inches away. Sunlight is way better once the plants are ready.

47

48

Maybe the seed trays aren’t deep enough.

49

Aziz! Light!!!

50

So leggy!

51

They need stronger stems. Outdoors, wind strengthens them, but indoors, use a fan.

52

Corey said:
They need stronger stems. Outdoors, wind strengthens them, but indoors, use a fan.

The wind does help, but this is definitely a light problem. They’re leggy from lack of light.

53

Corey said:
They need stronger stems. Outdoors, wind strengthens them, but indoors, use a fan.

Thanks for the suggestion!