Troubleshooting Seedling Problems: Brown Leaves, Weak Blooms, and Green Mold

Fixing Common Seedling Issues

Brown leaves on vinca/zinnia: Dilute fertilizer to half strength, feed half as often. Better: use kelp/molasses/willow tea spray (recipe above).

Green mold on soil: Sprinkle dry peat moss on surface. If damping-off appears, spray and water with strong chamomile tea.

Impatiens pinching: Pinching increases branching and flowers. Give 12 hours light max; plants need dark to grow.

Vinca pinching: Same principle applies.

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