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What seedlings like: secrets of proper watering
22.01.2024 05:50
The key to a rich harvest is strong, healthy seedlings, which can be grown at home.
Many factors are important for young shoots: good lighting, optimal temperature and proper watering.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told how to grow strong seedlings at home.
Peculiarities
Any mistake can ruin delicate leaves. The viability of seedlings ultimately depends on careful watering.
In order for a young plant to develop properly and gain strength, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the optimal moisture regime.
In addition to the quantity of water, great importance should also be given to its quality.
To avoid making mistakes and provide ideal conditions for seedlings to grow, experienced gardeners advise taking into account some nuances.
Watering rules
The first thing to pay attention to is the moderation of watering. The main secret of healthy seedlings is moderate moisture.
Plants do not tolerate excessive moisture, this threatens to rot the roots and stems. In addition, wet soil quickly turns acidic, and this affects the growth of young shoots. When the seeds are just beginning to sprout, experts recommend not to water, but only slightly moisten the soil.
The easiest way to do this is with a spray bottle. As soon as green leaves appear, you need to water the plants carefully, being careful not to damage them.
You can use a tablespoon as a watering can. If the shoots are particularly sensitive, the area around them is watered using a large syringe.
As the plants grow, the intensity of watering increases. It is also worth remembering that only the soil should be moist, while the shoots themselves should remain dry.
The frequency of watering largely depends on the characteristics of the plant itself, but on average it is recommended to water the soil twice a week.
It is best to water in the morning.
If the room where the seedlings are grown is excessively warm, the soil dries out faster, so it is recommended to increase the number of waterings.
It is necessary to monitor the condition of the soil and water it as it dries out.
The water used for irrigation must meet the requirements.
Young seedlings require soft water at room temperature.
Excessively hard water can be slightly acidified, and melted or rain water should be left to stand for 24 hours. It is strictly forbidden to use tap water or boiled water.
Despite the fact that every experienced gardener has his own tricks for growing seedlings, there are general rules, following which you can achieve excellent results.
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