What seedlings like: secrets of proper watering

Want to grow strong seedlings? Proper watering is an important condition. Each vegetable crop has its own rules of care.

Few gardeners pay attention to the moderation of watering.

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", a scientist agronomist and landscape designer, told how to properly organize irrigation.

In our article we will talk about the necessary moisture when growing tomato, pepper and cucumber seedlings.

Tomatoes love warmth, temperature changes negatively affect their growth and development. Of course, nothing will happen if you water the seedlings with cold water, but it is better to avoid such constant watering. The best for them will be water at room temperature.

Another important condition is the volume of watering. It is difficult to make a mistake here, as the growth increases, so does the amount. The top soil has dried out, feel free to water.

It is important not to overdo it! After all, excess water is a deficiency of oxygen and the main reason for the appearance of "black leg", which kills the plant.

Tip: You can tell by the plant's appearance that it needs watering. The leaves will start to droop and wither.

Pepper, like other seedlings, needs proper watering. Unlike tomatoes, watering is done about once a week, but abundantly. Since the crop is capricious, it is also necessary to pay attention to the quality of water. It should be clean, at room temperature, and should be left to stand for at least 24 hours.

Several rules can be identified:

- water in the morning;
- only under the root;
- do not allow the top layer of soil to dry out.

By observing the plant, you can determine whether there is enough moisture. Wilting leaves indicate a deficiency, dark green color indicates excess.

Cucumber seedlings love moisture! The main thing is to follow certain requirements:

- after watering, lightly hill the plant to provide oxygen;
- use water at room temperature;
- do not over-water;
- to prevent diseases, add ash;
- after the emergence of seedlings, watering is temporarily stopped for 2-3 days.

What are the consequences of not following the irrigation conditions:

1. Cold water is stressful and weakens the plant’s immunity.

2. In the sun, leaves and roots get burned from above.

3. Lack of moisture – inhibits growth.

4. Watering under the stem destroys the soil.

Earlier we talked about what you shouldn’t add to the soil so as not to spoil the seedlings .