No seeds will grow
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Could someone please explain why all my seeds grow like crazy within 7 days, they shoot up, and fall over! I live in Natal, brazil, close to the sea in an apartment. I have tried, I think, almost everything. What could I do? The bulbs I brought over from holland are not to be traced in the soil.... Ordered seeds from all over the world, but they all do the same!
8 days ago planted....
7 answers
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It could be damping off which can happen is the soil is over watered. Plant your seeds using a seed starter mix so you know there isn't any fungal diseases or pests in it. If they are dying off its most likely damping off, if they are falling over perhaps they need more light.
Deltagardener
on Jun 15, 2016
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It actually appears it is the soil. I would try again in a pot and soil recommended for seed starting. If you have success then speak to a reputable garden professional in your location to help you get the necessary amendments.
Janet Pizaro
on Jun 15, 2016
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It could be caused by a disease or insects(eg. grubs) destroying or eating your bulbs or seedlings. Try to sow them first in seedboxes or pots, then 7 days after emergence transplant them in the intended plots. Before transplanting,​ cultivate the soil to expose the pathogens and soil dwelling insects under the heat of the sun. Incorporate organic fertilizers in the soil before transplanting. Sprinkle enough water every day until fully recovered, don't flood. You can place a cover on top of the seedlings using local materials like banana stalks in a triangle fashion until fully recovered.
Rodrigo Sebidos
on Jun 16, 2016
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compare the temperature from holland I think it gets cold and in Brazil it's hot. you could thr putting them inside at a cool place
Laurie Goad
on Jun 16, 2016
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Your light is too indirect, you need more overhead light and less water so the stem can grow upright and strengthen/harden. Your first sprouting will always be a bit spindly, so maybe keep them in a tighter container . You may also pinch back the first couple greens if you have at least three new ones below that are growing more leaves per bud stem.
Johnchip
on Jun 16, 2016
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I agree with this, a combination of too much water and not enough sun.
DORLIS
on Jun 16, 2016
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Well, I moved from Mid Atlantic US where I had wonderful rose gardens, butterfly bush, forsythia, chinese lanterns, cherry tomatoes, seasonal colorful flowers, so many wonderful plants. I now am in the tropics and have had to learn to look at what is 'native' as it obviously 'belongs' here more than my former tastes. Even when I bought plants in the US, I they did not 'take' in the first spot I put them in, I learned they will not 'take' no matter what I do. 1 out of 10 rose plants I would put in just did not like it, so I would toss them into my back corner hospital garden and let them die or come back on their own. Most did not. Even now, some plants do well down the road, but not in the spot I want them, so I just go try another one till one smiles back and gives off it's second set of new growth.
Johnchip
on Jun 18, 2016
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