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What to do with seedlings after picking: will they take root and start growing – we told novice gardeners
04.04.2024 11:42
One of the mandatory procedures that vegetable seedlings must undergo is picking.
In some cases, it is not recommended to do so as not to disrupt the growth and development of plants. In other cases, you need to know how to help the seedlings take root.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told how and when to feed seedlings after picking.
The advantages of picking
The procedure is recommended to be carried out when growing tomato seedlings. Then they grow with strong thick stems.
When to feed seedlings after picking
First, you need to understand that after picking, the plants are fed when they release 2-4 leaves. If everything is fine, then approximately on the 7th or 10th day.
What to feed
Phosphorus and potassium are necessary, without which the development of the root system will be difficult.
It is recommended to apply potassium monophosphate.
How to use
Prepare a solution (1 g per 1 liter of water) and use for root watering.
The interval between feedings is once every two weeks.
Earlier we talked about how to feed currants after winter .
