What is the purpose of the leaves on a plant?
A. The leaves are basically sugar factories for the plant. They act as a solar panel taking in the light combining it with water and C02 to make usable sugars. Then they send these sugars down to the roots when the roots combine these sugars with oxygen it converts it into usable energy for the plant. The more oxygen to the roots, the more energy it can transfer to the plant. Back To Top • Q. If my plants got too tall, what can I do to get them down to size? A. You can cut them back from the top but you have to cut in a manner that you always leave lots of new shoots available to come out. If you cut away all of your shoots you lose all potential new growth. Back To Top • Q. I have tomato seedlings under a fluorescent light and was wondering what my light cycle should be? A. The light cycle should be at 18 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness. This will be best for optimal growth and will help keep the seedlings stocky and short rather than elongated and weak. The plant needs to sle
