Fan vs. Light

[El Jefe]

Random thought of the day: In a low light situation (i.e. north facing windowsill) could a small fan blowing constantly over a seedling help prevent it from becoming leggy? Or does the thirst for light trump any effects from the fan?

 

[millworkman]

Light trump. The fan won't stop it getting leggy but will help it get strong so leggy won't matter.

 

[PrimeTime]

+1 light wins easy, get a shop light or something

 

[muskymojo]

Or even a CFL or two, but ambient sunlight (even a north facing windowsill) helps a lot too. My seedlings always go nuts when they get their first taste of the sun, even when it's not even close to direct sunlight.

 

[El Jefe]

Thanks for the answers guys! I guess it does makes a lot of sense that the need to pursue light nourishment would be a stronger drive for the plant than the need to adapt to physical stressors (in this case wind). It was really more of a conceptual question as I personally rush my plants directly outside into the sun as soon as they hook.