Feed or Transplant

FriendlyPharmacist

Active Member
My seedlings have been above soil for 7 and 8 days as of today and I'm worried they are starting to become nutrient deficient already. The soil I used was Black Gold Seedling Mix in red cups. I don't see any nutrients listed with the soil. It's mostly peat moss with some perlite And dolomite lime. The leaves are a lighter shade if green around the edges.

Comparing them to video grow journals on YouTube, they seem to be growing slower than normal.

I have Fox Farms Ocean Forest soil ready to use. I also have General Hydroponics Flora line of nutrients.

At this point should I try to transplant my seedlings, water with nutrients, or water with plain water?

Constructive criticism is always welcome!

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FriendlyPharmacist

Active Member
Thanks for the quick response!

I haven't noticed any algae growth on the soil but I will double check.

Last night I picked up all 5 cups to check the weight for water and brushed my finger against the soil. They seemed light, almost empty and the top soil seemed dry when I dug a little with my fingertip.

Letting them dry out at least another day shouldn't do any real harm. I'll leave them and reassess again tomorrow for changes.
 

evergreengardener

Well-Known Member
I can tell from that pic there to wet your soil looks like mud man trust me let them dry they should need no more water for a few days at this stage you only need to water very little do you have drainage holes cut in those cups?
 
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