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I planted out hundreds, if not thousands of seedlings this year. For fun I grabbed one (Acer Campestre), put it in my standard course mix soil and put it in a south facing window. This was kind of an experiment for my daughter who I helped plant some morning glory seeds in the same window. I didn't even expect the seedling to do well at all.
To my surprise it has put on two sets of true leave and is now pushing a third set of leaves! The ones outside still only have the first set of true leaves.
What is going on here? Is it just because the seedling is getting 65-70 degrees 24 hours a day? How long can they grow like this? I have a feeling that when summer comes it will be way too hot in the window. I have hear over and over again that maples need to be outside. Is a seedling the exception?
Please tell me what you guys think.
Here are two pictures to show the amazing difference in growth rate.
To my surprise it has put on two sets of true leave and is now pushing a third set of leaves! The ones outside still only have the first set of true leaves.
What is going on here? Is it just because the seedling is getting 65-70 degrees 24 hours a day? How long can they grow like this? I have a feeling that when summer comes it will be way too hot in the window. I have hear over and over again that maples need to be outside. Is a seedling the exception?
Please tell me what you guys think.
Here are two pictures to show the amazing difference in growth rate.