Long, thin stems that barely hold the leaves. A picture familiar to anyone who grows tomato seedlings. But there are 4 useful tips to avoid this.
Reasons for tomato seedlings to stretch
Poor seedling development occurs due to improperly selected:
- sowing time and density;
- lighting;
- temperature;
- watering, fertilizing.
All this affects the growth of plants, and therefore their yield.
Measures to prevent shoots from stretching
Time and density
Sowing seeds in February - early March does not ensure an early harvest. Due to the small amount of sunlight, the sprouts are weakened. They need additional time to strengthen, which leads to late ripening of the fruits.
- It is best to sow tomatoes in the second half of March:
there are more and more sunny days;
daylight hours are longer. You can do without backlighting or it is needed in minimal quantities.
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Spring sowing ensures the receipt of strong planting material. It tolerates transplantation well.0
Thickening of crops provokes the elongation of sprouts, their weakening. They stretch upward, preventing each other from developing correctly.
It plays an important role in the life of plants. The seedlings need to be illuminated for about 13 hours daily. If natural light is not enough, backlighting is needed.How to prevent tomato seedlings from stretching out: 4 useful tips
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