Broccoli and Cauliflower Question

[phkc070408]

Quick question about my Broccoli and Cauliflower plants:

I started them indoors in Pete-pots about 5 weeks ago. I'm starting to harden them off before putting the in the ground probably next weekend.

Problem is they're getting tall, almost 2 inches, but the stems are weak and can't hold the plant up. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, if anything.

Please advise. TY

 

[Meadowlark]

That is pretty normal as the starts approach time to plant out. A picture would help.

If they are leggy, then they are probably not getting sufficient light and you would need to address that.

 

[phkc070408]

They are leggy. They were in the basement under grow lights 24-7, but I'm now taking them outside during the day, trying to prep them to go into the ground.

I might be better off just planting them at this point, and covering them to keep the frost off.

 

[Ruderunner]

Let them have some dark time and see if you can move the lights closer. Sounds easier than trying to cover them.

Note, once established, they can tolerate a light frost. When is your last frost?