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I attempted to start seedlings indoors this year and even though I started my peppers 4/8/24, they are still only 3” tall.
I used a mix of peat ...
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Seed Starting Failure #868992
Asked May 18, 2024, 10:01 AM EDT
I attempted to start seedlings indoors this year and even though I started my peppers 4/8/24, they are still only 3” tall.
I used a mix of peat moss, vermiculite, and perlite for my starting mix. The grow lights I have are led, but they claim to have the full spectrum and the right balance for plant growth.
I think I over watered them, but would that really stunt the plants that badly? And is there anything I can do about them now?
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
Thank you for writing.
Overwatering can hurt seedlings by causing root rot. This makes the roots less capable of delivering nutrients to the plant.
https://gardeningsg.nparks.gov.sg/page-index/plant-problems/root-rot/
It is essential to have free drainage between waterings.
However, at this time of year you can put the plants outside in the garden and see how they do over a couple days.
Overwatering can hurt seedlings by causing root rot. This makes the roots less capable of delivering nutrients to the plant.
https://gardeningsg.nparks.gov.sg/page-index/plant-problems/root-rot/
It is essential to have free drainage between waterings.
However, at this time of year you can put the plants outside in the garden and see how they do over a couple days.
