Why seedlings grow poorly: gardeners were told all possible reasons – not only the variety and soil

It happens that after the seeds germinate and produce friendly shoots, it is as if someone has cast a spell on the seedlings - their growth stops.

This applies to vegetable, flower and berry crops. You should not sin and blame everything on dishonest sellers of seeds or soil.

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, listed all the reasons why seedling growth may stop.

The variety is like this

Poorly selected variety or hybrid of the selected crop. It is important to study all the plant's requirements for normal growth conditions.

It is equally important to take into account the recommendations of the seed manufacturer.

The soil is like this

Perhaps the gardener dug up some soil in his garden and expects miracles, but this does not happen. In addition to the fertile qualities of the soil, it is necessary to take into account the presence of drainage, nutrients and be sure to check the acidity level.

Watering is like this

Excess or lack of water equally slows down the development of seedlings. To prevent roots from rotting, it is not enough to follow the watering schedule. It is better to monitor the condition of the soil and pour water when necessary.

The light is like this

Lack of daylight and high temperatures lead to the shoots stretching, which at first can please only beginners. Then the seedlings will lie down anyway.

It is necessary to use additional lighting and control the temperature.

The seeds are like this

If all points are excluded, then the gardener probably did not check the seeds for germination before sowing or bought them from an unverified supplier.

Previously we talked about how to revive old seeds .