Sometimes gardeners are faced with such a problem that tomato seedlings wither and disappear. In this article I will tell you how to choose the right variety, how to care for it and prevent the death of seedlings.
Varieties of varieties of tomatoes
In every garden there is such a crop as tomatoes. They are grown in seedling and seedless way. In order for plants to grow well and not get sick, certain rules of agricultural technology must be observed.
All varieties of tomatoes differ in size. They are:
- small. These include Cherry and Mirabelle;
- average. This is Martina, Volgograd;
- cream. Popular variety Roma;
- large. Usually these are pink salad tomatoes, such as oxheart.
Also, all tomatoes are divided into undersized and high. High varieties are grown on special supports. Undersized ones do not need to be tied up.
What conditions need to be created for tomatoes
When growing tomatoes for seedlings, it is important:
- choose a suitable window sill;
- pick up quality seeds;
- buy good soil;
- provide enough light.
Seedlings are planted at a certain time, when the first shoots appear, it is important to provide them with the necessary temperature regime and proper watering.
Why do tomato seedlings wilt?
Sometimes even experienced gardeners are faced with the fact that tomato seedlings begin to disappear. She withers and falls, her shoots begin to suddenly turn yellow. This happens for various reasons:
- due to improper care;
- due to illness.
Improper plant care
Most often, gardeners are faced with the problem of the disappearance of tomato seedlings due to non-compliance with certain agrotechnical rules.
lack of moisture
Tomato shoots need a lot of water and light. In their absence, they begin to wither. Tomatoes are poured from a spray bottle. The soil in the seedling box should always be moist and loose. If you waterlogged the soil, the tomatoes may also die. Therefore, it is necessary to make as many drainage holes as possible and reduce watering.
lack of moisture
This is also a common reason why seedlings can wilt. If the soil is too dry, the seedlings will begin to wilt and the leaves will turn yellow. You can fix everything with proper and regular watering.
high air temperature
When growing seedlings indoors, this is one of the common causes. Therefore, it is forbidden to put boxes with seedlings near batteries and heaters. They should be placed on well-lit window sills or shelving.
Presence of drafts
No seedling likes drafts. Therefore, when airing the premises, it is important to ensure that they are not in the room.
Too dense crops
When planting tomato seeds, I always make sure that they are not too close to each other. Otherwise, it will slow down the growth of sprouts and lead to a lack of nutrients in the soil. When the third leaf appears on the tomatoes, I always plant them in separate containers. Since too densely sown seedlings will be lethargic and weak.
If the tomatoes wither and wither in the greenhouse
Sometimes I am faced with the fact that strong and healthy tomato seedlings grown on a windowsill begin to die when transplanted into a greenhouse. This happens for the following reasons:
- too early transplantation of seedlings;
- high air temperature in the greenhouse;
- the presence of harmful larvae in the soil;
- damage to the root system of tomatoes during transplantation.
To prevent the death of seedlings from pests, I try to treat the soil from pests and infections. To regulate the application of liquid, I use a drip irrigation system. With it, it is almost impossible to waterlog the soil.
As you can see, there are a lot of reasons why tomato seedlings can wither and fall. The main thing is to try to provide tomatoes with the right conditions for active growth, and prevent the appearance of diseases and pest attacks. Then you will harvest a bountiful harvest from your healthy and strong bushes.
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