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Seedling wilting ?

Pogoman33
Pogoman33started grow question 17 days ago
What’s wrong with my seedling I have a diary and I’m not sure why but it’s not looking good any idea why and how to fix it ?
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Ultraviolet
Ultravioletanswered grow question 16 days ago
11 open questions maybe consider closing some before asking more?
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yan402
yan402answered grow question 16 days ago
Hey i just checked your diary ,looks like classic overwatering mixed with a bit of stretch. Too much water and not enough light can make them flop like that. Try propping her up with a kebab skewer or something similar. Let the soil dry out a bit between waterings — seedlings like it moist, not soaked. And if the light’s a bit far, lowering it should help her thicken up and stop stretching. She’s really not in bad shape, I’ve had way worse early on and they turned out just fine. Hope that helps, shout if you need more.
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Ninjabuds
Ninjabudsanswered grow question 17 days ago
I can’t see the wilting your talking about in the photos the seedlings look fine from what I can see. I would suggest in the future not starting seedlings in those small trays. I’d suggest starting seedlings in a solo cup or something similar in size. Those small trays don’t have enough room for the roots to really get started. You surely need to transplant the seedlings by now they are gonna get all root bound soon in that tray
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00110001001001111O
00110001001001111Oanswered grow question 17 days ago
Think that's just a weak stem. Use a toothpick with some tape folded over the top or some other prosthetic to keep them upright. Give more light. distance between new growth nodes is your guide to light intensity... as well as the plants flopping over due to weak steams... more light! 1) water fully - never half assed or in an incomplete fashion. 2) wait for appropriate dryback and repeat. if not following those 2 simple steps, fix your watering habits, too.
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ATLien415
ATLien415answered grow question 17 days ago
Damping fungus is everywhere around us naturally, moisture and lanky plants are a bad combo. What you are seeing is plants that are stretching too far for the light as Organoman explained well.
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Organoman
Organomananswered grow question 17 days ago
*why not TRY bottom watering them*
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Organoman
Organomananswered grow question 17 days ago
Light is far, far too far away.........they are very stretched. Soil also looks incredibly dry.........why not dry bottom watering them and see if it picks up. Containers are extremely under sized, you will be harming the seedlings by leaving them in there........transplant asap! Finally, not all seedlings make it, some are just duds.
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