My seedlings of my Principe tomatoes were doing great, and I was planning on reporting in big solo cups when this happened – I kind of know what I MAY of done wrong but I just want feedback and what I can do different if I start over.
The info;
-Started from seed in Jan. 24th
-Once true leaves started to come in, I started organic fertilizer at the seedling dose once a week. Bottom watering.
-May have done some over watering in the early stages but watered once a day if the soil on top was dry.
-Roots are healthy but starting to come to the bottom of the pots.
-Started to droop today and notice the spots on the leaves. I didn't realize they leaves were actually curling so it's been this was for a few days.🤦♀️
Grow light could also be too close. 100w light about 6 inches away – when it wasn't that close they began to stretch for more light 🤷♀️ The grow light has been my biggest struggle – the distance once they start growing is v confusing for me.
Heating pad stays v low.
My question:
What do you think is the cause? Are they goners?
by Kaityslanaa
2 Comments
Edema. No heat mats once they’ve sprouted. Get fans blowing on them to help evaporate that excess moisture. Don’t overwater but keep your watering consistent, don’t let them get super dry and then water heavily. Sometimes they bounce back, sometimes they don’t. I’ve had them lose all their leaves from this at this stage and still come back so there’s still hope. Some varieties are more susceptible.
I wouldn’t give up on them yet.