Most taproot plants absolutely hating transplanted. They do far better direct seeded. It looks like the seedlings by and large would benefit from having the light a good bit closer…
I did wonder how things would do in wood chips and hay. Generally plants need the biology found in soil to be healthy.
Ah okay, well I will keep that in mind for next season. If I still have some seeds left I may try planting them now, but I may have used them all up. The lights are just a few inches away from the seedlings. I think any closer they may get burned.
Well this year I am not just using wood chips and hay. Each spot I put a plant, I scoop out a hole in the wood chips and hay and add a shovel full of garden soil. Then I place the plant on top and fill it in with more garden soil. Then cover with the wood chips and hay. So I hope this year they do better.