Investigation of wilting factors of newly planted seedlings
The cause of drying of newly planted seedlings may be in any seedling and It is different for each region. It has happened to many gardeners that a seedling has not grown after being transferred from the nursery to the garden, or the seedling has dried up after being established for some time.
A few of the main drought factors of seedlings
Definitely, the cause of the drying of the newly planted saplings has many other factors depending on the type of sapling, weather and many other things. Some of these items are mentioned below: 1. Lack of sufficient water: We all know that plants need water to survive, but did you know that a freshly planted seedling needs more water per day? The most common cause of drying of newly planted seedlings in the first growing season is the drying of roots and soil due to lack of water.
In a hot summer, it doesn't take long for a newly planted seedling to use up all the water in its planting hole and then show signs of dehydration; Severe symptoms such as dull leaves, wilting, lack of growth, brown leaves and brittle stems are among the most obvious causes of drying of newly planted seedlings. Depending on the climate of your area, water the seedling two or three times a week about 10 liters during the growing season after planting and more in warm weather. If water is difficult to access, consider using tree watering bags or other methods such as "leaky buckets" or drip hoses to provide water more easily in dry soil conditions.
2. Excessive irrigation: Too much of a good factor can be very bad! If tree roots are submerged in water that does not drain, the roots will easily suffocate. Lack of access to oxygen by the roots is the most common reason for the drying of newly planted seedlings. Remember that the roots need air to breathe. This is only possible with well-textured soil aerated by worms and other living organisms. When watering, check that the soil is wet, but not so wet that water sits on the surface for more than a minute or so. Symptoms of excessive watering include yellowing and falling of leaves and the lack of shine of seedling leaves, which is the cause of drying of newly planted seedlings. Also, including organic materials in the planting hole nourishes the soil.
Too deep planting, the main cause of drying of seedlings
Deep planting is the cause of drying of newly planted seedlings. In most species, the lower part of the seedling trunk is not compatible with the wet environment of the soil and likes to be on the ground. This is especially true for young trees that have not yet developed a thick protective bark. By planting seedlings too deeply, the stem can begin to rot. Symptoms of deep planting may take more than a year to show and may also appear as lack of growth and susceptibility to pests and diseases. It is recommended that you carefully dig around a seedling that you think you have planted too deep to locate the spot. Check the placement of the root and make a gentle slope outward. The best way is to plant the roots at the same depth as they were previously grown in the nursery.
