What to do if seedlings have become “stretched”: first aid for plants
Growing seedlings is associated with certain difficulties.
Therefore, when faced with them, it is important to take action quickly to prevent future vegetables from dying.
Let's figure out what to do if you notice that the seedlings are desperately stretching out and growing too thin.
Why do seedlings stretch?
The seedlings stretch upwards with all their might if they do not have enough light. Therefore, if the reason lies in the lack of light, the reason for which is often the planting of seedlings ahead of time.
In this case, additional illumination of plants using a special phytolamp will help.
If the reason is over-watering and over-feeding of plants, then the answer is simple: it is necessary to adjust the watering regime of seedlings. Seedlings should be watered when the soil lump dries out, and the leaves may slightly lose turgor.
When the seedlings stretch out as a result of dense plantings, then picking out the plants and planting them in different cups will help save them.
