A deficiency of nutrients can affect the condition of the seedlings.
This is why it is important to add additional components in a timely manner.
This needs to be done immediately as soon as changes are noticed, said Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert at the online publication BelNovosti.
Slow growth, discoloration of leaves, and stems that are too thin indicate problems.
Most often, the problem is a lack of nitrogen. There are many fertilizers with this component, which is important at the initial stage: ammonia water, ammonium nitrate, urea, etc.
When the leaves of young plants fall off and their edges become burnt, this is a sign that potassium needs to be added.
In this case, you can feed the seedlings with potassium nitrate, potassium magnesium sulfate, potassium monophosphate, and potassium sulfate.
Sometimes plants may need phosphorus.
In this case, the leaves darken.
There are also many options here: ammophos, double superphosphate, diammonium phosphate, bone meal.
It is worth noting that it is also permissible to use organic fertilizers, which can be combined with mineral ones. It is only important to choose the right products and follow the instructions on the packaging.
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Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
