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Seedling care is a delicate matter. It is so important here not to let it outgrow, otherwise all the work of the gardener will fly into the pipe. The overgrown seedlings are strongly elongated, but at the same time they are very weak. Normal plants have healthy and strong stems. But what should you do if the seedlings have already outgrown?
Why seedlings overgrow
The reasons can be completely different.
First, this can happen in the case of early sowing. It just so happens that during the period of planting in open ground, the seedlings are already outgrowing.
Secondly, plants often outgrow due to non-compliance with the temperature regime. Especially their growth is negatively affected by the high air temperature at night.
Thirdly, the lack of natural light also affects the growth of seedlings. It will stretch higher and higher towards the light source, thereby outgrowing.
How to slow down the growth of seedlings
You can try to put containers with seedlings in a dark place, removing all sources of light radiation from there;
It is necessary to reduce watering to a minimum, it is also necessary to reduce the volume of liquid;
Do not add any mineral fertilizers;
Lower the room temperature.
Division of the stem
In the event that the seedlings have already outgrown and it is no longer possible to regulate this process, that is, one good option is to divide the stem into two or three parts, which will subsequently go into cups of water. After they take root, 2-3 new seedlings are formed instead of one weakened and overgrown one.
Planting overgrown seedlings in open ground
Information sources consider a huge variety of options for how to properly plant overgrown seedlings. Still, the most effective and efficient way is to sit in the so-called prone position. So, the roots will be located almost on the surface of the earth, which will significantly affect the rate of ripening of the future crop.
If suddenly the gardener did not look after his seedlings and she managed to outgrow, then the first thing to do is not to despair! You can still try to fix the situation. In most cases, this ends with success and the result is a rich and high-quality harvest!
