What to do if tomato seedlings grow poorly after picking? Seedlings grow poorly: We are looking for the reason! Personal experience Why the roots of tomato seedlings develop poorly

Tomatoes are a favorite vegetable. In most regions, you have to grow tomatoes through seedlings. And at this stage difficulties often arise: dropped off on time tomatoes, seedlings grow poorly.

What measures need to be taken to correct the situation, as well as understand your mistakes in order to prevent them in the future.
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How to grow tomato seedlings correctly

Seed preparation. Obtaining begins with seeds. So first you need to check germination seed material . To do this, make a salty solution and pour out the seeds. Sick, weak, empty seeds will float to the top, and full-fledged seeds will sink to the bottom; rinse them in running water.

Now the seeds need to be disinfected in a solution of potassium permanganate for 20-30 minutes. You can use aloe juice diluted in half with water for disinfection. The seeds are kept in this mixture for a day. These methods will help increase the immunity of future seedlings.

To obtain strong, stocky plants, you should seed hardening, which are wrapped in cloth, filled with a centimeter of water and kept alternately in the refrigerator and in a warm place for two days.

If the soil is of poor quality, it is impossible to obtain healthy strong seedlings. The soil can be purchased at a store from well-known manufacturers or prepared independently from humus, peat, sand, a little ash and complex fertilizer or superphosphate.

Tomato seedlings grow in 50-60 days, which allows you to calculate the sowing time. Pour the prepared soil into a box, water it, make furrows in increments of 2-3 cm, sow the seeds, cover with soil, cover with film and place in a warm place for germination.

Seedling care

Tomatoes are a heat-loving crop. Therefore, when growing seedlings, it is necessary to observe temperature regime : daytime temperature should be 16-18 degrees, and at night 13-15.

When the seedlings have 2-3 true leaves, they should be dive into separate cups or pots.

Further care of plants comes down to timely watering and fertilizing. Pickled seedlings can be sprayed daily with a mixture of low-fat milk (a glass of milk per liter of water), which will protect the plants from viral diseases. Two weeks after picking, the tomatoes are fed with nitrophoska (a tablespoon of fertilizer per bucket of water).

And two weeks before planting tomatoes in a greenhouse or open ground should be performed .

Why do seedlings grow poorly?

What can cause the slow growth of seedlings after they are picked into cups?

Nutrient deficiency. During this period, plants need nitrogen to grow green mass. With a small amount of nitrogen in the soil, plants develop poorly, have a thin stem, and small leaves of a yellowish tint. In this case, it is enough to feed the plants with a urea solution (a tablespoon per bucket) at the root. If a sheet with wrong side It has purple shade, then the plant lacks phosphorus, which is needed for the normal development of the root system. In this case, you need to prepare an extract from superphosphate or feed the plant with complex fertilizer. Good result obtained by feeding with sodium humate, a growth stimulator. The solution is diluted to the color of tea and poured into a glass onto the bush. The first feeding after picking is carried out after two weeks and further feeding after 12-14 days.

Improper watering can also cause tomatoes to grow slowly. You should not allow the soil in the cup to dry out, but you should not over-water it either, as this can cause blackleg disease. Excess water reduces the resistance of tomatoes to temperature changes, and the plants become stretched. The seedlings are usually watered with settled water. room temperature once every five days.

Lack of lighting also slows down the development of tomatoes. In spring, the days are short, so it is necessary to further increase daylight hours by setting fluorescent lamp and turn it on daily for 12 hours.

If there is cats If so, measures should be taken to protect the seedlings from domestic animals. Cats are very curious and will definitely explore the plantings. And soil in pots can provoke them to be used as a toilet, which can cause the death of seedlings.

So we figured out how to grow tomatoes, if the seedlings do not grow well, and found out the reasons for this. If you follow the rules of agricultural technology, everything will be fine, and the tomatoes will delight you with an excellent harvest.

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Svetlana Shcherbak from Krasnoyarsk shares her personal experience of growing seedlings:

Let's find out why seedlings GROW BADLY

It happens that seedlings grow poorly, or even simply stop developing. This kind of trouble can happen to any culture. What is this connected with? In my practice, I encountered the following reasons:

1. Poor quality seeds.

This is especially clearly observed when you sow one crop, but several different varieties. At the same time, both the soil and the conditions of maintenance are the same, but in one container there are strong and joyful seedlings, and in the next one there are skinny little “misunderstandings”, which at first noticeably lag behind in growth, and then may even die.

You can try to feed the seedlings complex fertilizers, support with growth stimulants. But, as a rule, such seedlings still remain among the “lagging behind”. I think this: it’s easier to come to terms with the loss at this stage, because then you may not have a normal harvest at all. As a rule, if the cause of poor growth is poor-quality seeds, nothing worthwhile will grow from them anyway.

2. Conditions of detention.

Excessive watering and lack of heat can lead to oxygen starvation of the roots and their rotting, stunted growth of seedlings, and then to disease and death of the plant.

For some reason, this happens to me more often in the first days after picking: I try to support with water the disturbed plants that have suffered the stress of transplantation, and as a result - losses. If I notice that the plant is “thinking” and is not growing, and even more so when other symptoms appear, I urgently take measures: I adjust the microclimate, loosen it, and reduce watering. It is important to do this as early as possible, before the process becomes irreversible.

* By the way! In printed sources, it is recommended to spray seedlings with Epin-Extra after picking. It helps plants survive picking easier, increases the survival rate of seedlings, and relieves stress. Costs pennies, easy to use. A modern drug (albeit a chemical one).

3. Tomato and petunia seedlings often suffer from chlorosis - a lack of iron.

This deficiency manifests itself as a pale yellow, sometimes almost white color of the apical leaves. Gradually, this color covers all the leaves, the plant slows down and weakens. I noticed that the plant does not always die, but it blooms poorly, looks weak and sick (and, for example, for petunia this is completely unacceptable).

The problem is easy to treat. At intervals of 5-7 days, I spray all plantings with a solution of a preparation containing iron, always in chelated form. In addition, experienced people recommend canceling additional illumination of seedlings.

4. Damage to the roots during picking.

Another reason may be inaccurate picking, when the roots are damaged or bent when moving to a new container.

5. “Scourge” for seedlings – root rot, “black leg”.

Among the reasons for the development of the disease are thickened crops and waterlogging of the soil. To prevent the development of blackleg, I spread the seeds sparsely when sowing; if necessary, immediately after germination I thin them out so that all the plants are “ventilated.” For prevention, I water it with a weak solution of Bordeaux mixture or copper sulfate.

* From modern drugs For the prevention and treatment of blackleg, the drug “Glyokladin” is successfully used.

6. Growth retardation can be caused by a lack of nutrients.

Yes, yes, and this happens, although I prepare fertile soil with humus for seedlings. Therefore, you should not neglect fertilizers.

So that the seedlings grow well... What to do?

The seedlings will “tell” themselves about their “diseases” or need for additional nutrition. You just need to carefully inspect the plantings every day and stop troubles when they are detected. As, for example, in the case of chlorosis described above.

What to water, feed, spray with?

Pale or yellowish lower castings indicate a need for nitrogen. With a lack of fluoride in petunias, for example, the leaves (or only their veins) become purple, but in tomatoes this shade can indicate hypothermia of the seedlings, and in cabbage seedlings - about complete health. If additional nutrition is needed, we proceed to urgent feeding.

I apply superphosphate, ammonium nitrate, urea or complex azophosphate under the root in the form of a solution (30g per bucket of water). I use these fertilizers in cases where the plants themselves “signal” about the lack of any element.

In general, I try to feed it every 7-10 days with the Nitroammofoska mineral complex. I water at the root, only after watering with plain water.

By the way, in order for the seedlings to grow well, experts recommend not waiting for alarming symptoms, but applying fertilizer regularly, starting from the second week after picking.

It is necessary to alternate nutritional compositions with different elements, or use complex mineral fertilizers. It is noted that foliar feeding (spraying on the leaves) is in many cases more effective than root feeding; they act faster.

I use a folk remedy for spraying. A week or two after picking, I spray the seedlings of petunias (and other flowers), peppers, eggplants, and tomatoes with a solution of iodine and milk: 9-10 drops of iodine and a glass of milk per 10 liters of water. This “treatment” is good not only for the prevention of viral and bacterial diseases, but for some reason it also helps in some incomprehensible (to me) cases, when seedlings wither for no apparent reason, their “ears” droop, and signs of oppression appear.

Before planting seedlings in the ground, I carry out at least two more preventive sprayings:

Boric acid (solution 5-10 grams per bucket of water). Boron is needed not only for the correct and active development of plants, but also for flower crops - for lush, long-lasting flowering, and fruit species– to increase productivity;
Bordeaux mixture or light blue solution of copper sulfate I treat both the leaves and the soil. This treatment prevents the development of fungal and bacterial diseases. Descriptions of this method of feeding seedlings are rare. But in my own practice I was convinced that it works perfectly. Copper sulfate works well with blackleg. Tomatoes, due to copper, gain resistance to late blight (there is also this method: when planting on a ridge, the lower part of the tomato stem is pierced copper wire, make a loop out of it and leave it like that). It works against fungi and bacteria on seedlings in the same way as on adult plants. I can still do without boron, but I definitely can’t do without copper sulfate! The Bordeaux mixture is prepared according to the instructions (200 gram pack per bucket). If it’s simple vitriol, go by eye. I feed the seedlings, I even treat the tomato seedlings twice: before or after picking (when they take root), and then, when they grow up.

I once read on one of the Internet forums that petunia seedlings “love” sour - ordinary culinary citric acid . I followed the advice and water the petunias once a week with a weak solution. I pour “lemon” water a little at a time under the root of the seedlings, using a small syringe (without a needle) for this. Indeed, petunias look more cheerful after this.

Features of care

Seedlings grow quickly and occur immediately after planting or after the formation of the main stem of the bush. Culture develops poorly if it lacks free space. Lack of moisture and useful substances affects the condition of stems, leaves and fruits. Creating conditions for seedlings is the primary task of the gardener.

Why tomato seedlings do not grow or grow poorly:

the temperature regime is not observed;
insufficient nutrition;
lack of nutrients and vitamins.

It is important that before planting tomatoes in the greenhouse, the right conditions: first of all, before planting, the soil and all equipment are cleaned of harmful microorganisms.

Particular attention is paid to the temperature in the room; as soon as the first shoots appear, the boxes with the crop are put away in a cool place. During the day, the temperature should not drop to 10-14°C. The optimal temperature is 18°C during the day and 13°C at night, otherwise the seedlings will quickly dry out or begin to wither.

The bush develops well, which is sprayed with low-fat milk. This procedure will help avoid fungal diseases in seedlings. A plant planted in uncleaned soil or unfertilized soil (dry soil without added minerals and vitamins) does not germinate well. Whatever the reason for the poor growth of seedlings, it must be eliminated, otherwise you will get good harvest it won't work.

What does growth depend on?

The growth of seedlings is influenced by only 3 factors: the conditions created in the greenhouse or on open area, care and treatment of bushes. A problem at each stage of seedling growth indicates the reason why the plant is rapidly withering.

Tomato seedlings do not grow in depleted soil if the soil has been used for planting other crops, especially root crops, for several years in a row. The nutrition of the stem and the development of the vines, and in the future the appearance of the first inflorescences and green plants, depend on watering. Picking, which is carried out until the main bush is formed, is very important. Pests and diseases of tomatoes can affect the growth and formation of the first ovaries of the crop.

Soil quality

If seedlings grow poorly, the first thing to do is check the condition of the soil.

The soil determines the growth of the root system and main stem of tomatoes. If the quality characteristics of the soil are not suitable for the growth of seedlings, the leaves begin to wither and root rot appears. Another sign of poor soil is a bluish tint to the seedlings. The leaves turn blue if there is not enough magnesium in the soil.

Seedlings grow poorly due to lack of nitrogen.

The microelement is especially important for strengthening the plant and the growth of seedlings into a full-fledged bush. Nitrogen enriches the soil with oxygen and saturates the root system with it. Without nitrogen, a weak, deformed bush and small fruits are formed - it is impossible to harvest a good harvest in such conditions. The main symptom of nitrogen deficiency is the depletion of leaves and stems.

Solution

Magnesium helps the root system of tomatoes develop; if there is a lack of such an important element in the soil, the plant quickly weakens.

It is very difficult to obtain magnesium from natural products at home. It’s easier to buy magnesium-containing fertilizers that are suitable for feeding soil for tomatoes. Magnesium is sold in powder or granules. They are diluted with water: the resulting mixture is used to irrigate the soil around the bush and neighboring crops. To dilute the mixture to the desired concentration, use the instructions (you must adhere to the exact proportions).

What to do if there is not enough nitrogen in the soil:

fertilize with urea;
fertilize wood ash;
fertilize with purchased nitrogen-containing powders.

Nitrogen is sold in powder form, soluble in water. To dilute the fertilizer, use warm purified water (1 tablespoon of fertilizer per 10 liters of water).

If seedlings do not grow due to lack of nitrogen, fertilizer is applied 2 times a week for a month.

Use a nitrogen-containing additive for tomatoes with caution: excess nitrogen in the soil will harm the fruit. It is important to follow the instructions for the purchased fertilizer. If the top layers of soil are sprinkled with wood ash, the growth of seedlings is gradually restored.

Improper watering

If there are no problems with the soil, but the tomato seedlings are still growing poorly, you need to reconsider the care. If the leaves of the plant begin to turn yellow, the tomato does not have enough moisture or there is too much of it. This leads to rotting of the root system of the future tomato bush.

Watering the seedlings is scheduled: no more than 2 times a week during active growth tomatoes. Before planting the seedlings, the soil is watered and fertilized abundantly; the next watering occurs no earlier than a week later. The crop does not grow if excess moisture leads to rotting of the roots.

Solution

If you cannot determine the required amount of moisture for tomatoes, you need to check the quality of the soil. If the soil is dry, add water; if the moisture is not absorbed, stop watering for a while.

Installing an irrigation system will help solve the problem. Drip or autonomous watering will protect seedlings from excess or lack of moisture.

The moisture level varies depending on the location where the crop is planted: on the south side, moisture evaporates faster, and in the shade, irrigation water can stagnate at the root system. Temperature must be taken into account environment and the moisture level in the region where the crop is planted.

Wrong pick

Picking is the removal of the final part of the tap root. This procedure stimulates the branching of the root system and accelerates the growth of tomato bushes. If the picking was carried out incorrectly or the plant did not receive proper care after the procedure, the seedlings either do not grow at all or do so very slowly.

Reasons for insufficiently rapid growth of seedlings:

the root system is not bent correctly;
during the procedure, the roots were torn too much;
damage to the roots during planting in the ground;
the roots were poorly squeezed out, resulting in the formation of an air gap in the soil.

It is important to do diving according to all the rules: any damage to the root system of tomatoes can lead to the death of the crop. After picking, the plant does not germinate well, then it is necessary to check the condition of the root system and improve its nutrition.

During the entire subsequent period after the procedure, the soil is abundantly watered and fertilized. For feeding, natural fertilizers or mineral complexes are used, which accelerate the development of the main stem.

Tomato diseases

Diseases of the stem and root of tomatoes are the main problem of gardeners. Fungal diseases and infections affect the crop at any stage of development. Diseases are the main factor why seedlings do not grow or quickly lose juices. Common problems:

root rot;
blackleg;
late blight

Excessive watering of the crop or low ambient temperature leads to the appearance of root and basal rot. With this disease, the seedling does not grow for a long time and gradually rots.

The infectious disease (blackleg) develops quickly and spreads to neighboring crops. It is dangerous for the entire garden bed, so it is difficult to treat.

Solution

What to do if the seedlings become infected? If seedlings have suffered from root and basal rot, they should be urgently transplanted into new cleaned and disinfected soil. Plants severely affected by rot are thrown away. The soil after a diseased crop is replaced with soil washed with a solution of potassium permanganate.

It is possible to save a softened stem with a dark stem only at the initial stage of the disease.

Pests and insects

Tomato seedlings do not grow due to pests. Among them, the most dangerous are spider mites, woodlice or earwigs. The leaves of a seedling attacked by pests turn yellow, their edges become deformed: holes or dark spots appear.

“Fitoverm” or “Aktellik” can help the culture. The products are used strictly according to the instructions.

Treatment land plot This happens on a large scale: diseased crops and neighboring plants are sprayed. An integrated approach will help get rid of pests and protect the future harvest.

Insecticides are used carefully, especially during the period of active growth of seedlings. The treatment should only be carried out by a professional.

Many people prefer to grow tomatoes on their plots. After all, this vegetable has not only high taste qualities, but also very useful for the body as a whole. Experienced gardeners They grow tomatoes so easily that they do not understand what problems can arise with this vegetable. However, inexperienced summer residents sometimes have difficulties. They can occur even at the first stage of vegetable growth, and these problems lie in the fact that the tomato seedlings do not grow. In this article we will tell you why this happens, what measures can be taken, and whether the seedlings can be saved.

Tomatoes - enough whimsical plants and require constant care

Tomatoes and their beneficial properties

The homeland of the tomato is South America. The interesting thing is that wild forms of this plant can still be found there. Tomato came to our country only in the 18th century.

It's hard to imagine more healthy vegetable than a tomato. It is rich in vitamins and microelements such as vitamin C and B, starch, folic acid, nicotinic acid, iron, iodine, magnesium, calcium and many others. But the most important of them is lycopene. Thanks to this substance, tomatoes have a red color, and for humans it is important because lycopene is an antioxidant, and it can also fight cancer cells.

It's interesting that tomatoes are used in... medicinal purposes. For example, if you have problems with constipation, it is recommended to drink tomato juice every time after meals. This treatment is continued for two weeks. People with atherosclerosis are also advised to eat tomatoes in any form and as much as possible. Medicinal properties Tomatoes expand when combined with fats. So if you love tomato salad seasoned with sunflower oil, then this will only benefit you.

Tomato salad is an easy and tasty summer dish that is easy to prepare even for a novice cook.

Tomatoes are also used in cosmetology. If you make a mask from tomato juice, and apply it to your face, then after 15 minutes your skin will become more elastic. And with regular use of a mask of tomatoes and cottage cheese, you can get rid of wrinkles.

How to grow tomatoes

If you live in the northern regions of the country, where the summer is short, then it is best for you to grow tomatoes through seedlings. And if you expect to see the harvest as early as possible, it is also recommended to use seedlings.

Naturally, you can purchase seedlings immediately before planting them in open ground, but if you grow seedlings yourself, you will be confident in the quality of the planting material. In addition, when buying ready-made seedlings, you cannot always be sure what kind of tomatoes you will end up with. And when growing it at home, you can avoid these problems.

Before you start planting seeds, they need to be sorted and disinfected. Choose the largest and healthiest seeds. Such seeds must be the same size and have Brown color. Next, begin the disinfection process. You can choose a well-known and proven method. To do this, tomato seeds are placed in a light solution of potassium permanganate for half an hour. You can also choose a different disinfection method. To do this, tomato seeds are placed in aloe juice, diluted 50% with water. Keep the seeds in this solution for a day. After this method, tomatoes grown from these seeds will be stronger and have strong immunity.

Proper planting of tomato seeds in the soil implies their careful preparation.

Now start planting the seeds in the ground. Tomato seedlings grow in about 50-60 days. From these data you should calculate the time of their landing.

In order to plant seedlings, you will need to take:

pots or boxes;
fertile soil;
seeds.

Purchase soil for planting seeds at the store. Pour it into pots or a pre-prepared box and pour plenty of warm water, make a small depression in the ground (no more than a centimeter). If you use a box, keep a distance of three centimeters between plants. Also if you plant different types tomatoes, then do not plant them in the same container. Place two seeds in each hole and sprinkle with a small layer of soil. On at this stage should not be watered. And later use a spray bottle for watering. Use it until the seedlings get stronger.

After finishing planting the seeds, move the pots to the windowsill, closer to the light. Also illuminate the seedlings with a lamp from time to time. In the room where your tomatoes grow, the air temperature should be 24 degrees above zero, watch this. Ready seedlings on the 50-60th day it is planted in open ground, where it continues to be looked after, watered and periodically fed.

Why don't seedlings grow?

Sometimes it happens that the tomato seedlings that you planted grow poorly or do not grow at all. Why does this happen and what to do in such a situation?

The first time after planting, seedlings need special care and regular watering

There are several reasons why seedlings grow poorly:

Bad seeds. Your planting material was obviously bad. The seeds could simply be expired. It is not recommended to plant seeds that are more than 5-6 years old. And you might not have sorted out the seeds and then not disinfected them.
Unsuitable soil. To plant seedlings, you took bad soil. If you are not sure about the quality of the land, then it would be best to purchase it from a specialized store. Also, poor soil can be a source of diseases and pests.
Lack of light and heat. Another problem is why tomato seedlings do not grow. Tomatoes are very heat-loving and sun-loving plants, so a lack of one of these factors can lead to poor plant growth. Make sure that the room temperature is about 24 degrees and periodically turn on the tomato lamp.
Excess or lack of moisture. Proper watering- recipe for success. The soil of the seedlings should not be allowed to dry out, but you should not create swamps either, otherwise the seedlings will not grow well. This important condition, why this culture is not growing.
Lack of nutrients. The seedlings will not stop growing because of this, but they may slow down in growth. Therefore, it is recommended to periodically feed the plant with fertilizers.
Cat. No matter how funny it may sound, but due to the fault of this animal, the seedlings may die. To do this, the cat just has to urinate in the soil with the plant. If there is a cat in your house, then under no circumstances allow him to get near the seedlings.

Follow all the rules for planting tomatoes, and you will succeed.

Tomato seedlings do not grow - take action

When growing such a wonderful crop as tomatoes, gardeners face a number of difficulties; the most common problem is that tomato seedlings do not grow.

Tomato seedlings require compliance with certain conditions, for example, compliance with a special temperature regime. Immediately after the appearance of the first shoots, the boxes with seedlings are put into a cool place for a week; during the day the temperature should be 16-18 degrees C, at night - 13-15 degrees C.

Then the temperature can be increased to 20 degrees C during the day and 16 degrees C at night. The specified temperature regime is observed until the third true leaf appears on the tomato (approximately 30-35 days). During this time, the seedlings are watered 3 times at the root, the third time watering is carried out on the day of the picking, an hour before it starts. The recommended water temperature for irrigation should be 20 degrees C.

After the appearance of two true leaves, the seedlings must be sprayed daily (in the morning) with low-fat milk (1 glass per liter of water), this procedure is a prevention of viral diseases.

On the 12th day after picking, the seedlings are fed with nitrophoska (1 tablespoon per 10 liters of water). Watering is carried out sparingly as the soil dries.

If, under the specified conditions, the tomato seedlings do not grow or grow slowly, then the tomatoes can be fed with a growth stimulant, for example, sodium humate. The solution is diluted to a consistency reminiscent of tea in color and the tomatoes are fed 1 cup per plant.

Two weeks before planting, tomatoes must begin to be hardened by placing them on a balcony or under an open window. First for 2-3 hours then for the whole day. The hardening temperature should not fall below 8-10 degrees C.

Petunia seedlings grow poorly:

To each according to his ability

Sometimes seedlings do not grow for a simpler reason. Then, when the roots have completely used up the volume of earthen mixture offered to them, they have filled the seedling container and have nowhere to grow further. In this case, picking is needed, that is, transplanting the sprouts into larger cups or pots. The roots, and with them the above-ground parts of the seedlings, will immediately resume their growth.

Proper nutrition - “developmental” fertilizers

At two weeks of age, petunia seedlings already need feeding. If your seedlings are already mature and have been growing for a long time in the same soil, in which there are no more nutrients left, it is not surprising if the sprouts begin to “slow down”. Petunia does not grow well without regular feeding

Buy liquid or dry fertilizer with a high nitrogen (N) content - this is what is needed most at seedling stage for the formation of the above-ground part of the plant. Don't forget about the roots! To develop them, fertilizer manufacturers add phosphorus (P) to their products. Potassium (K) is responsible for budding, flowering and fruiting, so this microelement can be present in small quantities in fertilizers for feeding seedlings.

Petunia seedlings are watered with fertilizer, the concentration of which is 2 times less than indicated on the label (the instructions indicate the ratio of fertilizer and water for adult plants)

It is very desirable that the fertilizer for your petunia seedlings, in addition to the NPK formula, also include other important microelements: iron, boron, magnesium, zinc, etc. But only in chelated form (sometimes in salt form - not very successful)! Chelates are 2-10 times better absorbed than microelements in inorganic salts. Therefore, when using fertilizers with chelates, you can be sure that the microelements have reached their destination. Microelements begin to act very quickly and you will see the result!

Petunia seedlings are not growing - let’s start stimulation

Let’s say you’ve already changed the soil, applied the right fertilizer, and generally fussed with the seedlings like a sack, but the petunia still doesn’t grow well. Then we will apply plan “B” and use the “secret weapon” to stimulate growth - B vitamins. More precisely: B1, B6 and B12.

Dissolve 1 ampoule of vitamin B1 and B12 in a glass warm water(250 ml). The stimulating composition is ready! If the sprouts are still very small, take the solution into a syringe or pipette and carefully apply 1-2 drops to the seedlings. For adult seedlings, you can use the method of spraying the solution from a spray bottle. Do this procedure once every 7-10 days, alternating vitamins B1 and B12, and watch for increased sprout growth.

Vitamins for petunia seedlings can be bought at the pharmacy.

You can make another, more “killer” solution. Dissolve 1 ampoule of vitamins B1, B6 and B12 in 1 liter of water. Spray the seedlings with this cocktail once every 10 days.

After spraying with B vitamins, even the most stunted sprouts immediately begin to grow. A huge number of new growth points are formed, root formation is stimulated, and resistance to diseases and pests increases. At the same time, the seedlings grow squat, powerful and bushy.

What to do if seedlings in peat pots do not grow?

Peat pots are hollow conical cups. These are dry molded and pressed peat products, they are transportable and have long term storage

Compared to improvised means (plastic, paper or ceramic containers), peat pots– a biologically friendly house for plants. The pots do not contain pathogenic microflora and weed seeds, and the content of toxic chemical substances: heavy metals, pesticide residues and benzopyrenes - below the maximum permissible concentrations (MPC) established for soil intended for the cultivation of agricultural crops. Peat is light, clean and safe to use, does not contain weed seeds and pathogens of various diseases of vegetable and flower crops.

Wall thickness good pots 1-1.5 mm, which guarantees the unhindered development of the plant root system along with maintaining the strength of the pot and the ability to quickly decompose in the ground (within 32 days after planting), thereby relieving farmers of the hassle of collecting parts of undecomposed pots when harvesting fields.

100% seed germination;
balanced nutrition of young plants with organic and mineral elements;
growth, healthy development and rapid rooting of plants;
optimal moisture and air capacity of the container for plants;
protection of plants from bacterial diseases;
high survival rate of seedlings due to a fully formed root system;
protection of the root system from damage and drying out during transplantation or transportation;
accelerated plant development due to the absence of the risk of injury to the root system.

But is everything really so rosy?! Based own experience, and also based on the huge number of reviews read on the Internet, I can say that rarely does anyone manage to achieve the above excellent results. There are several reasons:

Pots passed off as peat pots are often made from ordinary pressed cardboard. Cardboard does not decompose as quickly as peat, and this leads to the fact that in the fall, when cultivating the soil, the gardener sees an undecomposed pot with a tangle of roots. The roots of many plants are too delicate and cannot penetrate the walls that are overly compacted by stamping.

Peat containers for seedlings dry out quickly. Therefore, it is difficult to control watering of plants. If you don’t add enough, the plant may dry out. If you overwater it, mold appears on the pot and growing substrate, which has a very adverse effect on the seedlings.

A decrease in soil temperature, which occurs due to the abundant evaporation of water from the walls of the pot, is also harmful to delicate roots. In general, there are pros, there are cons, and the truth is somewhere in the middle. To maintain the benefits and reduce the harm of unfavorable factors, you can do the following:

To make it easier for the delicate roots of the plant to pass through the walls of the cup, you can hole it in several places in advance (this can be done with a regular hole punch).
Wrap each cup in plastic (food grade film is fine).
After purchasing, new cups must be soaked in a solution of humate fertilizer with microelements. This will feed the plants and speed up the decomposition of the cup.

If you decide that your seedlings will be better off in other containers, and don’t know where to put the already purchased pots, then feel free to plant seedlings of plants with a strong root system in them. For example, pumpkin. Its strong roots can easily break through the walls of a glass and such seedlings can be planted directly in a glass. permanent place residence!

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