On Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:41:18 +0000, SurfGirl
wrote:
Good morning!
This is the first time I manage to germinate a dozen of lemon seeds
(Citrus x Lemon) and now I have a dozen of seddlings. Actually they are
eleven 'cause one of them had die and I suspect about chlorosis.
Half of the remaining seedlings had all the symptoms of chlorosis:
leaves getting yellow and pale stem. This is really confusing for me
'cause I use the best substratum for my seeds and it has all the
specific nutrients for fruit plants.
I have 2 possible problems that may causes it:
1. In my country regular water supply is really "hard". I mean it has
high mineral content (Ca and Mg) so it may "block" the iron for
example.
2. Recently I had to fumigate my little apple due a caterpillars attack.
I've read that pesticides can cause chlorosis also.
Please, what can I do now to fix this mess?
Thanks for answering!
Maggs
Hi Maggs,
would you please provide a couple pictures of your
seedlings and a close-up on one of the leaves.
What temperature was the water?
Were the seedlings fully exposed to the sun?
How long was germination?
Please details substratum used?
Could we also have a look at the roots?
But..Hey!..you managed to grow Lemon seedlings..
Jordan