Seedling death

Farmette · May 17, 2010

Many of my very tiny seedlings are dying off. They are in their new pots and have gotten a very weak shot of 6-4-4. The tops start to dry up, then fall off, leaving the root intact, but bare. I have had them outside during the day, but in the shade. Could the cold wet mix they are in be inhibiting nutrient uptake. OR? Can anyone help?
Thanks

mjc · May 17, 2010

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Originally Posted by Farmette

. I have had them outside during the day, but in the shade. Could the cold wet mix they are in be inhibiting nutrient uptake.

A couple of things...what about wind?

Wind can be more damaging than sun when trying to harden off young plants.

Exactly how wet are they?

Leave them dry out a little bit more...

Timmah! · May 17, 2010

Post a few pics?

Wi-sunflower · May 17, 2010

I'm pretty sure Farmette is quite close to me. The weather we had last week was awful. Lots of rain and even worse a LOT of wind. From the description it is probably the wind.

Carol

Farmette · May 17, 2010

If it is the wind, I am hoping they recover! Thanks for your replies.

May 17, 2010	#1
Farmette Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 985	Seedling death Many of my very tiny seedlings are dying off. They are in their new pots and have gotten a very weak shot of 6-4-4. The tops start to dry up, then fall off, leaving the root intact, but bare. I have had them outside during the day, but in the shade. Could the cold wet mix they are in be inhibiting nutrient uptake. OR? Can anyone help? Thanks

May 17, 2010	#3
Timmah! Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Elizabethtown, Kentucky 6a Posts: 754	Post a few pics?

May 17, 2010	#4
Wi-sunflower Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,591	I'm pretty sure Farmette is quite close to me. The weather we had last week was awful. Lots of rain and even worse a LOT of wind. From the description it is probably the wind. Carol