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How to Grow Seedlings Correctly: 3 Basic Rules
02.01.2024 01:20
The further growth and development of plants, as well as their yield, depend on properly grown seedlings. To get a good harvest of seedlings, you need to follow several important rules.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told how to grow seedlings at home.
Choosing the Right Soil
Soil is the basis for plant growth and development. When choosing soil for growing seedlings, you need to consider its nutritional value, air permeability and water-holding capacity.
It is best to use special soil for seedlings, which can be purchased at gardening stores.
If you decide to use regular soil, you need to cultivate it before sowing, adding sand and humus to it.
Correct watering regime
Proper watering plays a key role in the development of seedlings.
Seedlings require a certain level of moisture to grow and stay healthy. However, over-watering the soil can lead to root rot and plant death.
Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the watering regime and maintain an optimal level of soil moisture.
It is best to water seedlings with soft water that does not contain chlorine or other chemical impurities.
Proper lighting
Lighting is another important aspect in growing seedlings. Plants need sufficient light to grow and develop.
If the seedlings are indoors, they need to be additionally illuminated with lamps or phytolamps.
It is best to use special lamps for plants that imitate natural light.
Growing seedlings is a labor-intensive process that requires attention and care.
However, by adhering to these three important rules, you will be able to get good seedlings and a further harvest of plants.
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