Keep the light board 1~2 inches from the top of the plant.
If the light board is too high, it will cause the plants to grow leggy,
and if the light board is too low, it will burn the plants. If the plant grows
tall, timely pruning will help all plants grow stronger.
Prune your plants (Diagram A) instead of raising the light board. Pruning
faster-growing plants (like Basil) above new leaves and keeping light low
will ensure that slow-growing plants in the garden get all the light they
need to thrive.
Prune often to keep your garden healthy, but never prune more than 1/3
of each plant at a time.
Plants compete for light, and faster-growing plants may block enough light
to inhibit the growth of their slower-growing neighbors, who eventually die
from lack of light. Spreading leaves must be pruned (Diagram B) to ensure
that slow growing plants get enough light to thrive and produce high yields.
Pruning means harvesting too! Enjoy fresh herbs in salads, soups, pizza,
or sandwiches every time you prune. Plus, a full, lush garden looks much
better than a giant, spindly, uncontrolled mess. So, be brave and prune!
Too high
Cut here
LIGHT:
PRUNING:
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Diagram A
Diagram B
