I have tomato plants that haven't had enough light, can I cut them back and let them regrow?

The plants are about 6 inches long but they haven't had much light and the stem is really thin (like floss). It can't even hold the plant off the ground. I now have the plants under a florecent light about 16 hours a day. Can I cut the stems about an inch above ground and let them regrow like they should or will that hurt them?





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I have tomato plants that haven't had enough light, can I cut them back and let them regrow?
I would put them in a taller container and cover all but the top with soil. If you cut them they will not grow back. I always plant my tomato plants as deep as I can when I put them in the garden only leaving the top leaves sticking out.





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Reply:Replant them in deep containers leaving just the top leaves above the soil





Sounds like your flourescents are too far away, keep the lights 2" above the top of the plants
Reply:if they are only 6" to tall only dont worry to much, putting under this light will only make it worse, you need natural light, really best to start again.





cutting tip off Will work, you will then later use one of the side shoots as the main stem. but you first must get the plant strong enough.





you could try using a bbq wooden stick(long toothpick) with a bag tie to support the stem, not to tight.





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