What do I do immediately after the emergence of the shoots of Petunia. These tips will help you grow lush and beautiful plants without any hassle.

They are so fragile and sensitive that they can hardly adapt without the attention and care of a grower. In my garden, petunia bushes delight with luxurious flowering every summer. This is because I know how to properly grow seedlings, and what needs to be done immediately after the emergence of seedlings.

How to remove the cover (glass, film)?

Usually I sow seeds in containers under a transparent lid or cover the container with glass or foil. I place the mini greenhouse in a warm, bright place. In such conditions, seedlings are observed within 5-12 days after sowing. With their appearance, you need to remove the container lid.

I take off the shelter gradually. Every day I move the glass little by little, increasing the open distance from the edge of the container.

Important! Air the crops 2-3 times a day, each time you need to remove the condensate by simply turning the glass over.

Proper watering

Petunia shoots are demanding on the humidity of the environment. When the substrate is waterlogged, they are threatened with fungal infections, including the black leg, and the seedlings may die.

Nuances of seedling irrigation:

· It is necessary to water carefully, avoiding waterlogging or excessive drying of the soil;

· Moisten the soil after the top layer dries slightly;

· Water should be at room temperature, only settled liquid is suitable. At the same time, the priority is melted snow or rainwater;

· Use a syringe or a watering bulb for irrigation, you can water it along the edge of the container or through a tray. The main thing is to moisten the soil without getting on the aerial part of the plant.

I water the seedlings with a syringe. The first week after the emergence of seedlings, I moisten the soil daily with a small amount of warm water.

High quality lighting

Petunia shoots develop well under high-quality lighting. The best place for a container with crops would be a windowsill in a southeast or southwest orientation room. If the window is south, place the container with future seedlings on the table near the skylight, or simply shade from the direct rays of the midday sun.

So that the plant does not stretch out, immediately after the emergence of petunia shoots, you will need round-the-clock illumination for 10-14 days. Use a phytolamp or other suitable lighting device at a height of 25-30 cm from crops. After sprouting, light up in the morning and evening hours. Now young plants need 12 hours of daylight.

The temperature regime is also important. I grow petunia seedlings at + 18... + 20 ° C, because I know that in a warmer microclimate, the seedlings will stretch. If it's cold, they lag behind in development.

As a result of competent care, petunia seedlings will grow strong, take root well when planted in the ground and will delight all summer with beautiful flowering.