"This pepper seedling has been planted for half a month, why is it still like a frosted eggplant?" Recently, many vegetable friends have complained that peppers are wilting and drooping during the slow seedling stage, and they refuse to grow. "Don't worry, let's break it up and talk about it today, which "root causes" are at fault!
The first sin: the soil is not served"People are raised by food, and seedlings are grown by soil", this is not true at all. Some friends want to save trouble, just dig a little bit of hardened loess and plant, pepper roots are out of breath, it is strange to grow well! Good soil should be as soft and breathable as a hair cake, and mixed with some well-rotted sheep manure or earthworm manure is the best way to nourish the roots. If you find that the soil is white and clumpy, use a small rake to loosen the soil, so as not to let the pepper root suffer in the "concrete ground".
The second sin: the water is not in the right wayThere are two kinds of mistakes that novices like to make: either they are poured into a "water curtain hole" every day, or they are cracked in the soil due to drought. The pepper seedling period should be "moist but not wet", and the fingers should be inserted into the soil, and there is no need to water it if it feels damp. Special reminder: Don't water at noon! When the sun is shining, the water temperature rises, and the roots are suffocated. It is best to water it in the evening, mix some brown sugar in the water (5 catties of water and 0 grams), and the seedlings drink more vigorously.
The third sin: Fat is too anxious"Miao wants to fertilize before he can stand firm, what is the difference between pouring chicken soup for the sick number?" The root system of freshly transplanted peppers is weak, and direct application of chemical fertilizer is equivalent to burning the roots. Wait for two new leaves to emerge and then use diluted soybean water (fermented with 10 times water) and feed them once a week. If you find that the leaves are scorched, stop the fertilizer immediately, and wash the soil with water to save the emergency!
The fourth sin: Petty weather is not understoodChili peppers are a "squeamish bag": the ground temperature is below 4 °C, the sun is too fierce to wilt the leaves, and the wind is strong and shivering. Some vegetable friends plant seedlings in the shade of the root of the wall, and the longer they grow, the more they draw - lack of sunshine! Remember the mantra: "Spend 0 hours in the morning, and shade in the bright light at noon". In the cold of spring, buckle a plastic cup at night, which is more effective than wearing a cotton jacket.
The fifth sin: buying "sick seedlings".The cheap seedlings with yellowed leaves and black spots in the bazaar can't be more cost-effective! This kind of seedling either has nematodes in the roots, or carries pathogens, and it is a "medicine jar" when planted. The secret of picking seedlings: the stalks are purple, the leaves are dark green, and the roots are white and flower-like whiskers, which must be good seedlings.
Knock on the blackboard at the end: Don't panic when the pepper seedlings are slow, first see if the new leaves are sharp. If the old leaves are yellow but the top buds are growing, it is normal to be "reborn"; If the whole plant is wilted and has black spots, quickly pull out the soil and change the soil, don't infect a piece!
Interaction time: What strange situation have you encountered with your pepper seedlings? Is it suddenly "bald" or does it grow more and more like bean sprouts? The comment area is chatting, let's solve the case together!