How can I take care of onion seedlings with minimum budget?
Taking care of onion seedlings economically, will help them develop into a healthy plant. Here’s all you need to do to make them grow into strong and healthy plant:
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Sunlight and Temperature: 10 to 12 hours of bright light daily is crucial for seedlings. Place them in a sunny window. Temperatures should be around 18–22°C during the day and slightly cooler at night.
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Water Accordingly: Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Avoid overwatering it can lead to rot. Water at the base to avoid fungal diseases.
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Thinning out: Once seedlings are about 7 to 10 cm tall, thin them to about 5 cm apart. Use scissors to snip extra seedlings at the soil and level them up.
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Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer which is high in nitrogen in every 2 weeks. Fish emulsion or compost tea are good if you want organic options.
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Air Circulation and Hardening Off: Good air circulation prevent fungal diseases. Before transplanting outdoors, harden off the seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days.