1st set of true leaves

Well here is a Saturday Nov 30 update. The plants are receiving 16 1/2 hours of "daylight", which is down from 18 on the Cayenne's. Reasoning: Other things (herbs) in the garden grew TOO FAST and I couldn't use them all. Speaking of, Rosemary has re-joined the collective (thanks Shaun).

OK, so the cotyledon leaves have given way now to the emerging first set of true leaves. These should get quite big over the coming weeks, and really increase the amount of photosynthesis the young plants are able to accomplish. I remember how it seemed to take a while for that first set of real leaves to come out on the Cayenne's, too, but then I remind myself how the plant is doing significant root growth (especially after transplanting) and the growth will become exponential soon! I'm watering lightly twice per day. I am very pleased with the temperatures in our new garage, as even when it's 0F outside, it still stays about 70F under the grow lights. I think that'll work out just fine.

Also of note, the TOMATOES were planted in the greenhouse last Wednesday evening (Nov 27), and hopefully we'll see some sprouts within 3-5 days.