Stretching is a common problem in tomato seedlings and quickly weakens the plants. The first signs are pale leaves, thin stems and large distances between nodes. If you do not act immediately, the bushes will not survive replanting, and the harvest will become poor and late.
Reasons may be lack of light, high temperature or cramped pots. The main thing is to notice the problem in time and do the right feeding. Move the seedlings to the brightest windowsill or turn on the phytolamp. After this, reduce watering to allow the soil to dry out a little.
Treat the tomatoes with a solution of succinic acid or the Atlet preparation. Succinic acid will relieve stress and strengthen the immune system, and Atlet will slow down the growth of the stem and direct strength to the roots.
After 7 or 10 days, repeat feeding. This will help consolidate the result and prepare the plants for replanting. Additionally, you can use ash infusion or biostimulants, for example “Epin” or “Zircon”.
For prevention, add light to the seedlings 12 or 14 hours a day, maintain the temperature no higher than 20 degrees and do not thicken the crops.
If you start correction at an early stage, the seedlings will get stronger and produce a rich harvest of tasty tomatoes until frost.
Question and answer:
How often can you feed seedlings with succinic acid?
Once every 7 or 10 days is enough. An excess of stimulants can lead to the opposite effect and suppress the plant.
Can Atlet be used for other crops?
Yes, the product is suitable for peppers, eggplants and flower seedlings. However, it is better to clarify the dosage and timing in the instructions for each type.
