4 nodes in, cotyledons still attached

sensimilius

sensimilius

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Hey guys, like the title says, my seedling is 4 nodes in but somehow the cotyledons are still attached and looking green and healthy. In all my grows, this is the first time this occurs, when usually they'd have already dried up and fallen. I ask because I intend to repot to something bigger soon and cover the legginess of the seedling with soil, which extends to above the cotyledons. Suggestions ?
 
Hook Daddy

Hook Daddy

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sensimilius said:
Hey guys, like the title says, my seedling is 4 nodes in but somehow the cotyledons are still attached and looking green and healthy. In all my grows, this is the first time this occurs, when usually they'd have already dried up and fallen. I ask because I intend to repot to something bigger soon and cover the legginess of the seedling with soil, which extends to above the cotyledons. Suggestions ?
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It’s not a problem to remove the cotyledons and cover with soil if that’s what you’re thinking. It sounds like the plant is big enough at this point, so no real harm, more light may stop the need and limit stretching as mentioned.
 
sensimilius

sensimilius

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green_machine_two9er said:
I’d add more light if possible if your seedling needs to be buried due to legginess
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That's besides the point of the thread.

Hook Daddy said:
It’s not a problem to remove the cotyledons and cover with soil if that’s what you’re thinking. It sounds like the plant is big enough at this point, so no real harm, more light may stop the need and limit stretching as mentioned.
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I mean, if the cotyledons are indeed meant to nourish the plant until it grows enough foliage to sustain itself, then they've definitely worn out their purpose. Guess I was just wondering if it was a common occurrence for them to stay attached beyond their "expiry date"
 
weedstoner420

weedstoner420

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The cotyledons staying on and staying green means you're doing a good job. It means your plant is healthy and doesn't need to draw nutrients from them to sustain itself.

Edit: sorry I think I missed the point of your original post. I'd remove them if you're planning to bury the stem to above them. Or just bury the stem right up to the cotyledons...
 
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