Seedling yellowing?

[Brobrojax]

Hi everyone,

This my 3rd year growing and one of my seedlings is turning yellow. It just broke ground 4 days ago. I have 8 other ones that all look great, but only one of them is yellow. I did the same thing for all of them. The two in the photo are pink Runtz in miracle grow soil. I do have ffof but I’m holding off till I transplant into their permanent home. Only thing I’ve given them is water. I’ve attached a photo of another plant that is good and the one that’s yellow for your reference. What do you think I should do? My gut tells me to just let nature do it’s thing. “If she dies, she dies”.

 

[bam0813]

I think you shouldn’t sweat it and carry on

 

[bam0813]

Mindful of your watering and she’ll be fine imo

 

[HydoDan]

Not much you can do but wait.

 

[DirtyJerzey]

On the right track man. Just let it go and see what happens. Over the years Ive had quite a few just fail randomly. Sucks, but it happens.

Judging by the photos, do you have them on a window sill? If so, know that more then likely they WILL start to stretch.

 

[crimsonecho]

the medium is a little too wet just let it dry before waterings

 

[hotrodharley]

Assuming there’s adequate drainage in those cups?

 

[xtsho]

I apparently missed the memo so could someone please explain to me why so many using those cups only fill them halfway?

 

[Herb & Suds]

I apparently missed the memo so could someone please explain to me why so many using those cups only fill them halfway?

They know they are getting too much stretch so they bury them till they have some leaves to absorb light

 

[crimsonecho]

I apparently missed the memo so could someone please explain to me why so many using those cups only fill them halfway?

you mean you havent received one of these well now you have

 

[Lenin1917]

I apparently missed the memo so could someone please explain to me why so many using those cups only fill them halfway?

So you can cover a bit of stem with that first stretch. Ever have a lanky seedling fall? It helps with that

 

[xtsho]

Hi everyone,

This my 3rd year growing and one of my seedlings is turning yellow. It just broke ground 4 days ago. I have 8 other ones that all look great, but only one of them is yellow. I did the same thing for all of them. The two in the photo are pink Runtz in miracle grow soil. I do have ffof but I’m holding off till I transplant into their permanent home. Only thing I’ve given them is water. I’ve attached a photo of another plant that is good and the one that’s yellow for your reference. What do you think I should do? My gut tells me to just let nature do it’s thing. “If she dies, she dies”.

Make sure you're not overwatering. You don't have to water everyday. Don't fuss with them too much.

So you can cover a bit of stem with that first stretch. Ever have a lanky seedling fall? It helps with that

There shouldn't be any first stretch that requires planting a seed in only half a cup of soil so you can fill it in later. Filling a cup half way doesn't seem like a very good solution. A better solution would be to correct the unfavorable conditions that cause it to begin with. I haven't had lanky seedlings in decades and I don't recall one ever falling over or planning ahead for it by filling a container only half full. I prefer to address the root cause of issues and solve them that way rather than fiddling around with a fix after the fact.

I guess I don't understand the logic behind planning ahead for an issue that doesn't have to occur to begin with.

 

[twentyeight.threefive]

So you can cover a bit of stem with that first stretch. Ever have a lanky seedling fall? It helps with that

Nope. I give my seedlings adequate light.

 

[Budzbuddha]

Full solos ( soil ) - plant seed - done.

Yellowing can be attributed to “ miracle grow “ - that is a heavy fertilized medium. It “ feeds “ every time you water.
Sometimes a bit much on young seedlings.

A full SOLO cup can be easier for seedling to root out PLUS … allow you to transplant a healthier/ stronger plant.

 

[Brobrojax]

On the right track man. Just let it go and see what happens. Over the years Ive had quite a few just fail randomly. Sucks, but it happens.

Judging by the photos, do you have them on a window sill? If so, know that more then likely they WILL start to stretch.

I do have it on the sill. Should I be putting them somewhere else?

 

[hillbill]

Been using a clear Solo inside opaque Cups to keep track of roots, learned it here and love it.

 

[xtsho]

I do have it on the sill. Should I be putting them somewhere else?

You don't have a light? You really need some better lighting than the windowsill unless it's getting good direct sunlight for a good portion of the day. If you're starting them inside and plan on transferring them outside you don't want them to get lanky.

 

[DirtyJerzey]

I do have it on the sill. Should I be putting them somewhere else?

People have been successful with window grows. But its a select few with good positioning to the sun. Most of us do not have that.

You should have them under a light.

 

[Brobrojax]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I decided to put them under 50w led for now until they are strong enough to go outside. I live towards Sacramento, so it gets pretty warm out here. You think 18/6 is good? Or run them 24 under light.

 

[Herb & Suds]

Been using a clear Solo inside opaque Cups to keep track of roots, learned it here and love it.

Ditto