How to avoid stretching seedlings after germination.

Summer residents who grow seedlings with their own hands sometimes face a rather serious problem - stretching the plants. Sometimes the sprout does not have time to break through the ground, but it reaches up without stopping.

What should be done with this problem, what actions will allow the seedlings to grow not only healthy, but strong and low.
Everyone probably knows that the health of seedlings depends on their growth. Be sure to constantly monitor how the bushes grow.

This should be done from the moment the first shoots appear. In no case do not sow the shoots too densely, as the shadow from the "neighbors" will help to pull the growing plant nearby.

In addition, a dense planting can lead to a terrible disease called black leg. If you do not want to face a similar problem, place no more than 2 seedlings in one pot.

When both plants break through the soil, pick the weakest one and remove it with scissors. It is worth noting that getting rid of a weak shoot by pulling it out of the container is unacceptable, since such actions can damage a strong bush.

Some of the crops are allowed to be grown according to the scheme. If you decide to plant tomatoes or eggplants on it, they should be sown with a 2 by 4 cm grid.

Do not forget about the film used as a greenhouse, which should be removed in a timely manner. If this is not done, thin plants will bend under its weight.

Temperature regime is another factor affecting the growth of seedlings. For germination, seedlings need a temperature of no more than + 25C.

If the seedlings do start to stretch, then they should be sent to a room with a lower temperature, which will stop their growth. Also, such actions harden the seedlings.

As soon as you see that loops appear on the surface of the pot, pay attention to the lighting. During this period of development, per day, the seedlings need about 12 hours of lighting. Do not keep containers with plants in the light for longer, as they need rest.

Using reflective screens, gardeners will be able to evenly distribute light over the plants. Reflective screens will only be effective if all the necessary rules have been followed during seeding.

When it comes to fertilizers, it's worth noting that small plants don't need them. The fact is that the root system at this stage is weak and is not capable of absorbing feeding.

To start this work, you need to wait until the first leaves appear on the bush.

Picking seedlings is also an effective method of fighting pulling. If none of the above methods helps to cope with the task and the plants continue to stretch up, go to a specialty store that sells growth arresting products seedlings.

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