Fertilize them lightly now, and water as needed. By the time they are ready to be moved outdoors, they should be looking better. If you want specific varieties of tomatoes and peppers, now is the time to start your own transplants. Growing seedlings indoors is not an easy task. You need to give them an alternate light source don t rely on the natural light of a window.
Light intensity needs to be strong to achieve healthy strong transplants.
Make sure your light source is within four to six inches of the seed trays, and leave it on for 10 -12 hours per day. It normally takes about six to eight weeks to grow a quality transplant. Many shrubs and trees took a hit with the winter ice storms. While much of the broken branches have been pruned, some severe pruning is needed to reshape some plants. By pruning as the plants begin to emerge in the spring, the cut edges can be softened quickly, and there should be a faster recovery time.