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Why pepper seedlings are withering before our eyes: five reasons given to gardeners
18.12.2023 14:20
Growing strong seedlings is not as easy as it seems at first glance, especially when it comes to bell peppers.
Luck can turn away from a summer resident because of bad seeds, bad soil or lighting. There are many reasons. Even if shoots appear, the seedlings may stop growing.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, explained why pepper seedlings are withering before our eyes.
In general, the reason lies in the conditions created for the seedlings.
Reason one: temperature
As soon as the pepper shoots appear, you need to monitor the air temperature.
It is important to maintain a temperature of about 18 degrees Celsius for the first 3-5 days. If it is 23-25 degrees Celsius, it can harm the sprouts.
Reason two: light
If you don’t take care of lighting at an early stage, the seedlings will slow down their development.
Therefore, you need to think about phytolamps.
Reason three: watering
The root system of young shoots is not yet developed and will simply rot if you get carried away with watering.
The soil should be moist, but there should be no stagnant moisture.
Reason four: picking
It has been noted that it is better to grow peppers in separate pots at once. Extra transplanting and picking are not good for them. But not all gardeners agree with this.
Reason five: feeding
In this regard, the principle applies that less is better than an overdose.
Earlier we talked about how to prepare soil for seedlings.
