How to care for petunia seedlings

Petunia has previously been popular among gardeners and those wishing to add greenery to city balconies, but over the past few years this flower has been found everywhere and decorates balconies, street flower beds and flowerpots, and garden plots.

In order to obtain adult plants, it is necessary to grow seedlings. And for this it is important to know how to care for petunia seedlingsso that she doesn't die.

• After sowing petunia seeds, the containers with them should be placed in a warm place, covered with film.
• As soon as the first shoots hatch, move the containers closer to the light, do not remove the film. Water as the soil dries, but not with a watering can, but with a spray bottle of settled water.
• We should not forget that waterlogging is dangerous for petunia sprouts, as they are prone to blackleg disease. Such rot can destroy all seedlings at once.
• If rot is still detected on several sprouts, all surviving ones must be transplanted into a new container. To disinfect the soil for planting, treat it with steam (or heat it in the microwave) and sprinkle it with a solution of potassium permanganate.
• After the appearance of the first two true leaves, picking is carried out. Each sprout is planted in an individual glass or pot.
• Already in the first month of seedling growth, it can be fertilized. For example, Kemira fertilizer is suitable for this. Its powder dissolves in water for irrigation.
• If the weather has already become warm, then it’s time to plant the seedlings in a permanent place in the garden or in a balcony box.

Knowing how to care for petunia seedlings, you can already see your plants blooming in the very first summer months.