As soon as the tomato seedlings have produced the first pair of true leaves, they begin picking.
The procedure is not the most complicated, but in this case, summer residents sometimes make mistakes. Some of them do not have fatal consequences, while others can nullify all efforts.
Lots of food
The seedlings should not be overfed. The new soil should not be an explosive mixture of various fertilizers, otherwise the roots may burn.
Incorrect preparation for picking
Many people know that the soil should be moist when transplanting. The mistake is that the seedlings are watered 1-2 hours before picking, but it should be 2-3 days. Otherwise, the dense, waterlogged soil will tear off the roots.
Failure to meet deadlines
Some people rush to pick, for example, at the stage of cotyledon leaves. Other gardeners wait 3-4 weeks, although some tomatoes wait for picking 14 days after emergence.
Experts advise not to cross out the days on the calendar, but to monitor the development of seedlings. You can pick if the tomatoes have grown 2 true leaves that have unfolded to a length of 2-3 cm.
Abundant watering
It is dangerous to overwater seedlings. Especially after picking. Fungal diseases in this case can cause a lot of trouble.
Sunlight
After being moved to a new location, seedlings need 4-6 days to take root, restore the previous rate of absorption of nutrients, and regulate all important processes. An abundance of sunlight can be harmful during this period.
