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Troubleshooting Wilting Tomato, Cucumber, Squash Seedlings

Seedlings turning pale and wilting after 3 weeks likely need nitrogen. Apply fish fertilizer. Check moisture — soil should be moist, not soggy or bone dry. Provide ample heat (bring indoors at night if cold). Consistent bottom watering helps.

— The Long Island Gardener

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