All about planting seedlings: tips for beginning gardeners
The further growth and development of plants, and, consequently, the future harvest, depend on how correctly the seedlings are planted.
We will tell you how to plant seedlings correctly, what mistakes can be made and how to avoid them.
First of all, you need to decide on the choice of seeds, said Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
For planting seedlings, it is best to use seeds that were collected last year.
This is due to the fact that fresh seeds may not give the expected result, since they have not yet gone through all the necessary stages of development.
In addition, fresh seeds may be susceptible to various diseases and pests.
Once you have selected the seeds, you need to prepare the soil for planting. The soil should be loose and fertile.
If you use commercial soil, make sure it contains all the necessary microelements for plant growth and development.
Next, you need to choose a place to plant the seedlings. It should be well lit and protected from the wind.
It should also be taken into account that plants require a certain distance between each other so that they do not interfere with each other's growth.
When everything is ready, you can start planting seedlings.
To do this, you need to make holes about 5 cm deep and place the seeds in them. Then the holes are filled with soil and watered.
It is important to remember that seedlings need to be watered regularly, but not too much.
It is also necessary to fertilize the plants so that they receive all the necessary nutrients.
If you follow these simple tips, you will be able to get healthy and strong seedlings that will give you a good harvest.
Earlier we named the reasons for the death of seedlings .
