Cucumber is quite a capricious plant, it needs careful care. Growing seedlings is a troublesome and painstaking affair; here it will be very hard for a beginner, you need a lot of experience.
Any change, whether negative or positive in external conditions, instantly affects the condition of the seedlings. Such manifestations as yellowing and drying of the leaves of seedlings are quite a common problem arising in gardeners. Read more in our article.
Why does the cucumber seedlings turn yellow?
It will not be easy for a newcomer to notice this disease right away. When growing seedlings, you need to carefully monitor this, otherwise if you start such a process, it will be too late to save the plant and it will die.
There is a third reason, separate, but first things first.
The foliage of the cucumber seedlings turns yellow for many reasons. One of them is lack of minerals in the soil. The second reason - wrong watering mode. Also a possible cause may be lack of light. That is why the leaves of cucumber seedlings on the window turn yellow.
It is not necessary to expose the young seedlings in the bright sun, it can cause burns of foliage. Lack of space for the root system may also cause yellowing of young leaves.
There is one more reason when the leaves turn yellow on the seedlings of cucumbers. It is the saddest, if it can be said so, because there are no active funds against it.
It can be bad seedsthen you can forget about a good harvest. Therefore, you should buy seeds in safe places and store them properly. Read more about seed preparation before planting.
What if the leaves turn yellow?
If you are overwhelmed by such a nuisance, then First of all, adjust the wateringThis is the most common reason that seedlings began to turn yellow. Also worth more fertilizer, but it is necessary to approach this issue with caution, since their excessive amount can also harm young shoots.
Particular attention should be paid to fertilizers containing manganese and nitrogen. If everything has already been done, and the leaves continue to fade and change color, this may mean that seedlings have little space and need to be transplanted into a larger pot. Although cucumbers do not like to be transplanted, in this case it is simply necessary, otherwise there is a risk of losing the entire crop.
Be sure to pay attention to where your shoots are. If the draft, then immediately look for another, more suitable place, cucumbers do not like drafts, especially seedlings.
Spider mite is the main enemy of gardeners. Against this barely perceptible pest for many years, a simple soap solution is the most effective remedy. They are washed themselves shoots and leaves.
The pest dies from this, and no harm to the plant. The same measure will be effective against aphids. You can also use the Spark or Fitoverm. Against the wheeler will need more radical measures - fungicides.
Why do cucumber seedlings dry leaf edges?
Drying leaves is a frequent problem when growing cucumber seedlings. The reasons for this may be external conditions and harmful organisms, as well as various diseases.
Wrong watering mode - This is one of the common causes of leaf drying. Too bright or insufficient light, acidic soil also can be the reasons that the leaves dry up. Also, the plant may be subject to various fungal diseases.
The most frequent pests are spider mites, the greenhouse aphid and whitefly, especially if the seedlings grow in greenhouse shelters. A sprout fly, although a rare pest, does not diminish its danger.
False and powdery mildew, root rot also cause drying of the foliage of the seedlings. Such a dangerous disease as fusarium capable of destroying not only young shoots, but also an adult plant.
What to do if the leaves dry?
Powdery mildew is a fungal disease, against which use drugs "Topaz" and colloidal sulfur. We must take into account the fact that it is still a seedling, so the dosage must be chosen very carefully, so as not to harm. Against a disease like downy mildew drug will be effective "Fitostorin".
In the case of top rot watering should be adjusted and it is best to water the seedlings in small doses twice a day, in the morning and in the evening. Water for this must be prepared, that is, it must be collected in advance and defend at least 12-14 hours or passed through the filter.
Against aphids and spider mites helps the good old soap solutionmade from ordinary laundry soap.
They are rubbed with foxes and shoots of future cucumbers. Against the greenhouse whitefly successfully helps the tool "Confidor". Against the germ fly will effective drug "Strela".
If there is such a disease as root rot, then check the soil and drainage of the cassette bottom or another container, where your seedlings grow, water can accumulate there, which causes root rot. If this is not done very carefully, young shoots will die.
If the soil is acidic, then acidity should be lowered to neutral. The easiest and cheapest way is slaked lime. The method is natural and suitable for anyone who once again does not want to use heavy chemistry and at the same time is quite fast.
You can also use dolomite flour.which is quite expensive but very effective. Such means as chalk, ash also quite effective methods of reducing soil acidity. In addition, it can serve as an additional fertilizer.
Cucumber seedlings - dry and yellow leaves, photo below:
To get a good crop of cucumbers, it is necessary to work as it should. This is especially true of growing seedlings. Here the novice lurks a lot of difficulties. But if you grow it without yellowing and wilting of the leaves, then you can be proud of the right and consider yourself an experienced gardener.
In the article we found out the reasons why cucumber seedlings are dying or the leaves of cucumber seedlings are turning yellow, what should I do in this case? Described methods of dealing with these ailments. By applying them, almost any problems will be terrible as the most difficult stage is over. Good luck, luck and patience, and of course a big harvest.
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Check out other helpful cucumber seedlings articles:
- How to grow on the windowsill, balcony and even in the basement?
- Tips for growing in various containers, particularly in peat pots and pills.
- Find out the planting dates depending on the region.
- The reasons why seedlings are pulled?
- All the secrets of the correct landing in open ground.
