![]() ![]() (This also may be the reason why playing certain types of music, which cause vibrations of the air, have been shown to be beneficial for plant growth.)Ī combination of the methods listed above will most likely result in a strong and healthy crop from seeds we so carefully saved or so happily ordered from our favorite catalogs.Your indoor garden is never more vulnerable than in the first few weeks after you plant. This works because it triggers the deposition of additional amounts of calcium in the tissues which, like the levels of calcium in bones of animals, responds to movement. This can be done by gently running your hand across the top of the plants a few times a day. Periodic gentle agitation of the pots or trays of pots is useful in strengthening stems.While high nitrogen encourages rapid growth, it also retards hardening off of the stem. The fertilizer should be 1:2:1 (moderate nitrogen levels) to hasten maturation of the stems. With fertilizer, maintain the proper ratio of NPK (nitrogen:phosphorus:potassium).Adequate duration of light, 12-16 hours per day, ensures rapid and satisfactory seedling growth.Avoid water-logged situations by using potting media with good drainage. You can place heating mats (with a temperature of about 75 degrees Fahrenheit) under the trays. Make sure the soil temperature is optimum for the given crop. Because the fungi like cold and wet soil conditions, avoid those conditions. ![]() This reduces the likelihood of contamination.
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