Rutgers growing poorly

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Posted by Bob_Mc 7A (My Page) on

Mon, Mar 25, 13 at 7:55

I'm new to the "growing your own seedlings" scene. So far I've had good success with most of my peppers and other tomatoes, but my Rutgers really have done poorly. I'm fairly certain the issue is over-watering, but I thought i'd toss it out for the more experienced to take a look at. These seedlings were planted 2/23. I started them on a heat mat with 6500K lighting. After they got their first true leaves I moved them off the mat but still under the same lighting. They have grown very little since then and have a yellow tint to the leaves. The growing medium is Miracle Grow seed starting mix.

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Posted by digdirt 6 -7 AR (My Page) on
Mon, Mar 25, 13 at 12:38

Separate and transplant them to small individual containers with a good potting mix. And cut WAY back on watering.

That is a small container for 6 seedlings that are developing true leaves. Much longer and the roots will be entangled and difficult to separate without damage. And the soil appears to be awfully wet - that leads to root rot.

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Posted by jean001a 7 Portland OR (My Page) on
Mon, Mar 25, 13 at 13:49

And provide lots more light. (lights about 1 inch above leaves.) Then, start fertilizing at 1/4 strength.

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