I just did my final thinning and now have one plant per tray about three weeks in. For some reason the leaves at the base of the plant are yellowing and some of the top leaves of the plant are a splotchy pale green. The pics don’t really show it but it’s apparent in person. I did massively overseed which I am wondering is the cause. Any advice on what to do?
Sickly looking leaves on seedlings
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Alpine
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The soil in the first pic looks shiny: too much water maybe? Do you water your seedlings from the bottom?
And the seedlings in the second pic look definitely overcrowded, it’s time to separate them in individual cells and give the first haircut to those little babies.
pier
And the seedlings in the second pic look definitely overcrowded, it’s time to separate them in individual cells and give the first haircut to those little babies.
pier
That very well could be it. The dirt was really moist. Is it too late for the little guy or just pull back on the water?
Alpine
Moderator
Let the soil dry out between waterings, and water from the bottom. I think that the vast majority of your seedlings will recover.
pier
pier
Way over-watered. Let the soil dry, then water them with some Epsom salts. They'll green right up.
