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Seedling feeding: When to start fertilizing for best growth?

nnxt by nnxt
2025-02-27
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Seedling feeding: When to start fertilizing for best growth?
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Okay, so you’re curious about when to start feeding those tiny little seedlings? I’ve been down that road, messed it up a few times, and finally figured out a thing or two. Let me walk you through what I’ve learned, step by step.

The Waiting Game

First, I used to get all excited and start feeding them the moment they popped out of the soil. Big mistake! Those first leaves you see? They’re called cotyledons, and they’ve got enough stored food to get the seedling going. No need to add anything yet. I learned that the hard way by, well, burning a few batches with too much love (and fertilizer).

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Spotting the “True” Leaves

So, I started waiting. I’d watch those little guys closely, waiting for the “true” leaves. These are the ones that look like the actual plant, just smaller. Usually, I’d wait until I saw at least 2-3 sets of these true leaves. It’s like the plant is finally saying, “Okay, I’m ready to start eating real food now!”

Choosing the Right Food

Next, I had to figure out what to feed them. I tried a bunch of different things. Granular fertilizer? Too harsh. Those strong chemical ones? Nope, burned them again. Then I stumbled upon liquid organic fertilizers. I got the “fish emulsion” type. These were a game-changer.

  • Fish emulsion: It sound very stinky, but trust me, the plants love it. It’s gentle enough for seedlings.

Mixing and Feeding

The instructions on the bottle were pretty clear. I made it a practice to dilute it even more than recommended, just to be safe. Better to underfeed than overfeed, right? I’d use a small watering can, and very slowly give each seedling a little drink of the diluted fertilizer mix. It is like giving them a very diluted juice.

Watching and Adjusting

After the first feeding, I’d become a hawk. I checked the seedlings every day, looking for any signs of trouble. Yellowing leaves? Maybe too much fertilizer. Slow growth? Maybe not enough. It’s all about observing and adjusting. After a few weeks, and as they get bigger and stronger, I’d slowly make it stronger, little by little. I also gradually increased the frequency of feeding, maybe once every week or two.

So, that’s my journey with fertilizing seedlings. Patience, observation, and the right kind of food are my key takeaways. Hope this helps you avoid some of the mistakes I made!

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