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title: "Help! Apple seedling is not looking too good. Any suggestions? (I…"
description: "Help! Apple seedling is not looking too good. Any suggestions? (I think the stem may have gotten bent a little) Need help ASAP"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Soysauce"
published: "2025-01-15T00:54:35.338399Z"
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# Help! Apple seedling is not looking too good. Any suggestions? (I…

_Posted by Soysauce on 2025-01-15_

Help! Apple seedling is not looking too good. Any suggestions? (I think the stem may have gotten bent a little) Need help ASAP

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## 6 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-01-15

Generally I don't mess with seedlings, you're more likely to break them. If something is bent, as long as it has good lighting, it will fix itself.

#### Soysauce replied on 2025-01-15

Ok, thank you

#### Soysauce replied on 2025-01-15

Do you think I should use a grow light? (It’s been cloudy the past few days)

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-01-15

A grow lights always helpful for seeds. I live in WA is pretty mandatory if it's not already into late spring 🫤 when I start sowing

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-01-15

I got a Nono that was almost bent in half at a 90° angle when I took it outta tissue culture.

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#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-01-15

Fully straightened after a few weeks. And now it's dead straight. But have also had it with seeds bent or disoriented, and have had them right themselves

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