Keep the fluorescent light source fairly close to the plants, they will get less leggy. Nels in ND (USA) > Most of what you have described works for me. However, you need to > ensure a very good light source once the sprouts are potted. For years > I jury rigged lighting but this year my wife bought me a 4' grow light > system with 'wide spectrum' tubes. It's incredible! It makes me wonder > why I went so long without one. If you don't have a good light source, > your plants will be leggy, more susceptible to damping off, and slower > to do well after repotting/planting.