One of the most common mistakes when working with seedlings is related to lighting.
Unfortunately, especially for beginners in gardening, young plants often die at the start due to a lack or, on the contrary, too much light.
It is important to remember that light is the main factor in photosynthesis.
As reported by the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, scientist agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , young plants are especially sensitive to light.
Therefore, not only its quality, but also its quantity is important.
In order for seedlings to develop fully and without problems, they require about 12-13 hours of intense lighting per day.
If the illumination is low, the process of photosynthesis slows down, the seedlings will be unhealthy, and the seedlings tend to stretch out.
But excessive sunlight can also harm them, in particular, causing burns to the delicate leaves.
To avoid such problems, it is recommended to use phytolamps when there is insufficient lighting.
They should be located approximately 20-30 centimeters above the plants.
If the crops are placed on a windowsill, the containers should be periodically turned so that the seedlings grow evenly.
Provide young plants with protection from direct sunlight using curtains or light diffusers.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
