In conditions of short daylight hours, low humidity and high air temperature, seedlings stretch out.
The seedlings grow tall, but thin and frail. Don't expect such seedlings to grow into strong plants.
It is necessary to smooth out all negative factors in order to count on a rich harvest in the future.
In such a situation, retardants come to the rescue - preparations that compact the root system, thicken the stem, prevent overgrowth and promote the formation of flower buds.
How to water seedlings
An example of a retardant is the drug "Athlete". It is used according to the instructions or according to the scheme: ampoule for 2 liters of water.
If the seedlings are grown in 250-300 ml containers, the consumption rate is 60 ml of solution per plant. If the seedlings are in a 500 ml container, the consumption rate is 100 ml.
After applying the product, the seedlings should be moved to a place where the air temperature is +18 …+20 °C. In addition, if the plants are on a sunny windowsill, it is necessary to shade the seedlings to prevent burns.
After applying the retardant, seedlings will benefit from spraying with clean water (2-3 times a day).
