Why do pepper seedlings have yellow leaves: the main reasons are named - check yourself

30.01.2024 09:55

If you want the harvest to be decent and of high quality, then you should also monitor the appearance of the seedlings.

For example, you should not allow yellowing to appear on the leaves of pepper seedlings.

If this has happened, then the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh recommends to correctly establish the cause.

What could be the matter?

Container volume

It is important to remember that pepper seedlings may require more space as they grow. If the volume is insufficient, there will be failures in the nutrition system.

Therefore, try to ensure that each pepper is allocated a liter of "living space".

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Acidity

Sometimes the soil may be too acidic for pepper seedlings, so it is worth monitoring this indicator. You can also provide emergency assistance.

For example, you can place a small amount of chalk under each bush.

Terms and Conditions

Pepper seedlings react painfully to cold weather and drafts. Therefore, it is recommended to eliminate these unfavorable factors.

Air exchange and moisture

First of all, assess whether there is a negative situation with stagnant water at the root system. This factor is extremely dangerous, as it can lead to the death of the seedling.

It is also important to ensure high-quality air exchange during the soil formation phase using perlite.

Previously, we talked about how to improve the quality of the soil in your garden using three effective methods .

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert: Anastasia KovrizhnykhExpert / Belnovosti


Content
  1. What could be the matter?
  2. Container volume
  3. Acidity
  4. Terms and Conditions
  5. Air exchange and moisture