The growth and development of seedlings depends on the condition of the seeds and the quality of the soil, as well as on the skillful actions of the gardener.
Often, summer residents themselves are to blame for the fact that seedlings die, stretch out, or become sick for a long time.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told what mistakes can ruin seedlings.
Watering
By overwatering the soil in flowerpots or allowing the soil to dry out, gardeners themselves are ruining their harvest.
There is no need to follow a watering schedule - it is better to carefully monitor the condition of the soil. Excess moisture causes rot and disease, and drought affects the development of roots.
Lighting
The main reason for the stretching of sprouts is a lack of light. For normal growth and development, it is necessary to illuminate the sprouts with lamps or lights.
The elongated shoots become weak and sickly.
Temperature
High temperatures can also cause seedlings to overgrow. Too low temperatures will affect the growth of seedlings or cause disease and death of seedlings.
Top dressing
Chlorosis or wilting can be caused by either a lack or excess of nutrients.
Accommodation
It is important that plants are sown at appropriate spacing to avoid competition for moisture, light and nutrients.
Previously we talked about how to feed seedlings with iodine .
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
