The young seedling needs no nutrients at the beginning of its life, as the nutrition contained within the seed provides enough energy for the plant to begin growing.
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Six on Saturday 3-17-18, How to Help Those Little Seedlings Grow and Prosper
Have you used sphagnum as your seed starter for your seedlings? If so, you probably already know that it contains zero nutrients. When the seedlings begin sprouting their first sets of true leaves, it’s time to transplant or thin them, and fertilize. Some seed starting mixes contain slow release fertilizers,…