What to do with seedlings after picking: will they take root and start growing – we told novice gardeners

04.04.2024 11:42

One of the mandatory procedures that vegetable seedlings must undergo is picking.

In some cases, it is not recommended to do so as not to disrupt the growth and development of plants. In other cases, you need to know how to help the seedlings take root.

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told how and when to feed seedlings after picking.

The advantages of picking

The procedure is recommended to be carried out when growing tomato seedlings. Then they grow with strong thick stems.

When to feed seedlings after picking

First, you need to understand that after picking, the plants are fed when they release 2-4 leaves. If everything is fine, then approximately on the 7th or 10th day.

Seedling
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What to feed

Phosphorus and potassium are necessary, without which the development of the root system will be difficult.

It is recommended to apply potassium monophosphate.

How to use

Prepare a solution (1 g per 1 liter of water) and use for root watering.

The interval between feedings is once every two weeks.

Earlier we talked about how to feed currants after winter .

Igor Zur Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert: Anastasia KovrizhnykhExpert / Belnovosti


Content
  1. The advantages of picking
  2. When to feed seedlings after picking
  3. What to feed
  4. How to use