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  The growing secret of protecting seedlings Planting seedlings is a pleasant but not easy job. For various reasons, seedlings can pull out, turn yellow or develop diseases. And each stage of growth needs to meet its own specific conditions. The following considers the main problems faced by gardeners when using the seedling method and protecting seedlings for growing plants , as well as methods and tools to help prevent or eliminate these problems. THE MAIN PROBLEMS WITH SEEDLINGS The most common difficulties that await gardeners when planting protecting seedlings are the following. 1. low germination rate. 2. Pulling seedlings to grow. 3. drying out. 4. Falling over. 5. yellowing. 6. Burning. 7. slow growth or stunting. 8. appearance of pests and diseases. WHAT TO PAY ATTENTION TO WHEN PLANTING SEEDLINGS The above problems are closely related to the agronomic techniques used to grow protecting seedlings. Whether growing vegetable crops, flowers, or berries from seeds, there are ...

  Why do tomato leaves turn yellow Without exception, all gardeners observed yellowing leaves on the tomatoes in their plots. There is nothing surprising here because yellow leaves on tomatoes occur for a whole host of different reasons. For example, lack of certain elements in the soil, pests, and diseases, too much sunlight or water in the soil (or lack thereof). Instead of panicking when tomato leaves turn yellow , you should calmly sort out the situation, find the cause of this phenomenon, and save the plant in time before it's too late. THE NATURAL PATTERN OF YELLOWING OF TOMATO LEAVES Yellowing of tomato leaves due to natural causes was observed, for example, when transplanting seedlings from individual pots to permanent ground. In such cases, the yellowing of tomato leaves is often observed, located in the lowest part of the plant. This is a rather natural phenomenon, known as the adaptation of tomato plants to environmental conditions different from the previous ones. Abso...

Before planting, how to Revive a Dead Plant We recommend buying saplings only from specialized nurseries. Even better, from those that have been operating in your town or regional center for several years and have a good reputation. Also, try to buy saplings that are zoned in your area and approved for local use. But what about the situation where you buy a seemingly healthy seedling from a seller you don't know well and upon closer inspection, at home, you find that it is not so healthy? Can there be many seedlings that are not as healthy as they should be brought back to life? Is it possible? We will tell you that before planting, how to Revive a Dead Plant here . HOW TO CHOOSE AND WHERE TO BUY SEEDLINGS? Ideally, you should buy seedlings with a closed root system. They have the advantage that they can be grown all year round (in large sizes - even in winter) and in most cases, they are well developed: after all, they are not dug up for sale, they grow on their own, all the time ...

  When is celery ready to harvest Planting Tips Garden celery not only tastes better than store-bought, but it is also less chemically taxing. In cooler spring and summer areas, plant celery in early spring. In warmer spring and summer areas, plant celery in late summer to late summer for harvest in late fall or early winter. So when is celery ready to harvest ? This article will explain to you the recommendations for harvesting celery. For us, celery is a garden staple because it is very useful in the kitchen - for stews, stir-fries, soups, and salads. Celery is a cool crop that is half resistant to frost and light icing. Celery has a fairly long growing season and has little tolerance for temperatures that are too high or too low. Most gardeners grow celery purely to address the challenges that come with growing vegetables in the backyard. Depending on the variety, celery is ready to harvest 85 to 120 days after transplanting. Celery is very picky and can be a challenge. The opt...

  How to trim cilantro so it keeps growing Planting for tips Cilantro is a delicious and healthy herb. However, in order for it to exhibit all its advantages as a seasoning and as a means of traditional medicine, it must be assembled correctly. To do this, you need to understand some basic points without thinking about which yield will be lower. Let's figure out what yields we need to rely on, how to trim cilantro so it keeps growing , and what we need on hand. I want to see fresh vegetables on the menu all summer, so the question a vegetable garden novice would ask themselves is: Will cilantro grow again after cutting, or do I need to pull the bush off the ground and sow it again? It is possible to cut the leaves from the plant several times. However, in order to supply the table with cilantro without interruption from spring to fall, it must be sown more than once. WHAT IS THE CROP YIELD AND WHAT DOES IT DEPEND ON? Cilantro yields are usually 1. on individual land - 1-1.5 kg/sq....

  When is corn ready to harvest Planting for tips Fall is the harvest season when corn is about to mature, So when is corn ready to harvest ? Getting the right harvesting period for corn is an important part of increasing the thousand kernel weight of corn and improving the quality and yield of corn. If you want a bumper corn harvest, getting the correct harvesting period for corn is an important production link to increase the thousand-grain weight to reduce losses and improve corn yield and quality. First of all, let's understand the maturity stage of corn Maize maturity generally requires three stages: lactation, waxing, and finishing. Three stages of corn growth - ThumbGarden 1. MILKING STAGE This is the period from the 16th day after pollination to the 36th day, which usually takes about 20 days; it is called the milky period because the corn kernels become milky white paste for a long time. The most significant feature of the milk ripening period is that the seeds are pierce...

  The 5 misunderstanding of balsam plant care Balsam flowers are one of the oldest and ever-popular houseplants, and not by accident are considered easy to grow. According to popular rumor, if popular opinion is to be believed, indoor Balsam flowers are unpretentious and hardy enough to suffer only from serious lapses in care. Seedlings can grow under its power. However, it would be a mistake to think that this is a mere human being. There are basic requirements for balsam plant care , and it is best not to deviate from them. After all, serious failures in watering, feeding, and pruning can be disastrous for this plant. Balsam flowers - a member of the Impatiens balsamina family - is a small perennial herb that is prone to rapid deterioration. For this reason, it is often grown as an annual. balsam flower trees are fast-growing, widely distributed, shed their lower leaves, require no control, and easily grow to 23inch (60cm). Balsam flowers fragrance is its main "trump card"...

  How I made a narrow garden bed and simplified my life The most difficult work in the "garden field" is laying out of the site. Breaking it down into beds, and digging it up in the fall. Loosening the soil, planting, tending, and even watering (although this is not an easy task for older people) is less scary for the gardener because these tasks are more time-consuming and can at least get a short break in the warmer months. So, how do you organize your summer cottage with plots to keep it attractive, keep the vegetable garden clean, and reduce caregiving? I suggest making a Narrow Garden Bed. In this material, I will tell you how Narrow Garden Beds save a lot of labor for large estate owners and share the experience of creating them. WHY BIG GARDENS DON'T EQUAL BIG HARVESTS Years of gardening experience have shown that the quantity of quality harvest is not provided by a large area. Plants can be more carefully cared for in smaller areas, which means that bushes and e...

  Growing balsam flowers the secret to more lushness Many people like to decorate their windowsills, yards, and garden plots with ornamental flowers in clusters of large, bright flowers. One of these flowers is Balsam flowers (Impatiens balsamina). About how growing balsam flowers from seeds , as well as its species, how it is used in landscape design - this is what we will talk about in this article. Balsam flowers , which is also known as Impatiens balsamina or perennial, from the family Impatiens balsamina - it is an annual or perennial herb (garden or room flower), which counts in their genus more than 500 species. Balsam flower leaves are fleshy, entire, glossy, with serrated edges and glandular at the base. The leaves are green, reddish-green, or bronze in color. The succulent and branched buds of different varieties of Balsam flowers range in height from 6-20inch (15-50 cm). The flowers are zygomorphic and grow singly or in inflorescences. Each flower is in a leaf axil and c...