Propagation: Need advice on geranium seedlings...., 0 by Sashagirl

Sashagirl wrote:
Hello!

I'm hoping someone here can give me a hint, as to why the first true leaves of my mixed color Geranium seedlings are yellow?

I sprouted the seeds between wet paper towels. after sprouting, I carefully planted in six-packs in Hoffman seed starter.
I have them under my four bulb flourescent fixtures (about 3 inches from light source). the lights are brand new-2 cool white and 2 warm white, alternated, in each fixture.
I was happy with their short, stocky stems, but am dismayed to see these yellowed leaves (altho, otherwise they look very robust).

Any ideas? Should I transplant immediately into potting soil? give then a very diluted dose of fertilizer, or what.
I've grown my flowers and veggies under lights for years and have never had this occur.

Please, can somebody h-e-l-l-l-pppp?

Thanks so much, Deanna