If you plant some crops as seedlings in advance, you can get strong plants during the season.
However, certain mistakes in growing seedlings can ruin all your efforts.
Agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh revealed what mistakes should be avoided.
Unsuitable soil
You shouldn't use heavy soil for seedlings.
In addition, it is important to pay attention to the acidity level: it should not be high.
Also, the soil should contain enough of all necessary microelements. Otherwise, the seedlings will be poor and thin.
Some gardeners mix ordinary soil and purchased soil.
Just don’t forget that the soil must first be disinfected from pests and diseases.
Poor quality seeds
Sometimes it happens that after planting the seeds do not sprout. And the reason may lie in their quality.
Therefore, it is necessary to comply with their storage conditions and monitor expiration dates.
In addition, it is worth purchasing seed material from trusted sellers.
Inappropriate depth
It is necessary to take into account the fact that all plants have their own sowing depth.
And this can directly affect the quality of the seedlings.
For example, the sowing depth of tomatoes is up to a centimeter.
But some flowers don’t need to be covered with soil at all.
Improper care
This is also an important point. In order for the seedlings to grow well and strong, they need to be provided with the appropriate conditions.
This concerns temperature, amount of light and humidity levels.
For example, peppers and eggplants can be very sensitive to temperature changes. But tomatoes will be more resistant in this regard.
Earlier we wrote about the correct planting of spring garlic in the spring.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
