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Growing problems
Seeds that will not come up, leggy seedlings, damping off and hardening off — the cause and the fix for each.
Damping off and seedling mould
Seedlings toppling at the base or white mould on the compost: what it is, what to do now, and how to prevent it.
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Leggy, weak seedlings
Why seedlings stretch and turn pale, how to rescue them, and how to prevent it next time.
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My seeds are not coming up
The most common causes — too cold, too deep, too dry, too wet or too old — each with its fix, plus a germination test for old seed.
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Hardening off seedlings
The 7 to 10 day routine that gets indoor-raised plants used to life outside, and how to avoid transplant shock.
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