I planted broccoli, beets and carrots from seed and noticed that the starts grew really long is this normal?

Question

The starts are very weak and wimpy and I wonder if I should start over or should i let them get stronger before I transplant? I live in Hawaii and it is very hot and sunny so I started them inside. The soil got too wet so some of the seeds didn't start at all. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Long "wimpy" sprouts are the result of not enough sunlight.

Gradually give them more light, and a weak fertilizer.

Also - carrots are best started in the ground.  They get very grumpy when they are transplanted.