How to Save Pale Seedlings: Tips to Help Gardeners

26.03.2024 18:00
Updated: 12.05.2024 22:06

Many novice gardeners face a situation when seedlings begin to acquire a pale shade.

Of course, this causes concern and misunderstanding.

An expert of the MOS SMI portal, agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh will tell you how to help pale seedlings.

Proper watering

If there is a lack of liquid, the soil may become dry and the seedlings may become pale. Moderate watering with warm water can save the situation.

Lighting

For normal development, the plant needs light. You can use both natural and artificial lighting.

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Top dressing

Seedlings may turn pale due to a deficiency of nutrients. That is why it is important to feed the plants with fertilizer. A specialist can help you choose and apply fertilizer correctly.

Protection from cold

A drop in temperature can have a negative effect on plants. Taking this into account, you should place the seedlings in a place with a comfortable temperature. You can also resort to special shelters.

Pest protection

The cause of paleness may be mealybugs. To combat them, it is better to use products sold in the store.

Now you know how to prevent seedlings from becoming pale.

Earlier we talked about how to remove foam from petunia leaves .

Ekaterina Streltsova Author: Ekaterina Streltsova Editor of Internet resources

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert: Anastasia KovrizhnykhExpert / HERE NEWS


Content
  1. Proper watering
  2. Lighting
  3. Top dressing
  4. Protection from cold
  5. Pest protection