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My Veggie Plants All Started Out Strong But Now Some Of Them Either Have Dried Or Died. What Can I Do To Help Save Them?

I used pots or buckets to grow I made sure to put holes to drain water.


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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 07/07/2021 @ 12:42 pm

Looks like quite a bit of clay. That is a huge no-no in container gardening.

Change to a potting soil designed for seedlings, as standard potting soil can be too rich in nutrients.

This article will help you to know what goes into a good seedling mix:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/soilless-seed-mix-info.htm [1]


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