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title: "I just started basil seeds and they are a little floppy, any tips?"
description: "I just started basil seeds and they are a little floppy, any tips?"
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# I just started basil seeds and they are a little floppy, any tips?

_Posted by Adaya on 2026-01-21_

I just started basil seeds and they are a little floppy, any tips?

## 4 comments

### Waspinator commented on 2026-01-21

More light and a gentle breeze helps keep sprouts from getting leggy

### 🌺 Thai Jade 🌺 commented on 2026-01-21

I agree with Waspinator.

### Cocomokitten commented on 2026-01-22

I put a fan next to mine and it made them stronger and will give them deeper root systems

#### Adaya replied on 2026-01-22

Great idea, do you think a humidifier would cause a difference? Because it is a little strong with the "breeze" just a thought

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