Ricinus Caremencita from seed

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    I thought I would give these a shot this year, and sowed the seeds (beans would be more accurate) a couple of weeks ago. I think it is safe to say that these are quite enthusiastic plants as I have had a germination rate of approximately 98%, and now have a load of rather large seedlings.

    I am going to have to move them on in the next few days, but I am unsure how deep to sink them - the cotyledons are right near the top of the stems which are 6-8 inches tall, so do I sink the full stem up to the cotyledons?
     
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    Sounds like they have gone a bit leggy.
    Personally I wouldn't have sown them this early:snorky:;)

    I'd not bury too deep, perhaps half way.:scratch:
     
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    I thought I was behind myself for sowings to be honest, I am usually a lot earlier than this. I don't think they are leggy as such, as these huge things essentially uncurled out of the beans over the course of a few days - they certainly seem to have a zest for life!
     
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    Yes but they go leggy from stage one if too warm and not enough light.
    They grow like the clappers once things warm up properly.
     
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      I'll hopefully get them out into the greenhouse and potted on this weekend - that should calm their jets a bit.
       
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      Dont get then chilled over night though FC.
       
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        I am going to put the heat in there from this weekend with the digital thermostat programmed to kick the heating in at 10º as a minimum.
         
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