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Small juvenile plants which have just germinated.

Technically, a is a young plant sporophyte that has developed from a plant embryo (which is contained in a seed).

A seedling will have an embryonic root, embryonic shoot and seed leaves. The seed leaves are different than adult leaves, and are usually a lot smaller and often a different shape. Plants are often classified by the number of seed leaves. Angiosperms (flowering plants) have one or two seed leaves. Monocots have only one pointed leaf, and include the grasses. Dicots have two (usually rounded) seed leaves. Gymnosperms can have more variation, for example pine seedlings have 8 seed leaves.

Use this tag for questions about caring for seedlings and any problems encountered. Seedlings are typically very delicate. They are susceptible to damping-off which is fungal mould problem that kills seedlings before any adult leaves can form.

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New leaves from mango seedling are drying up and dying off but the plant is still growing

I started some mango plants from seed and after a few weeks they're slowly growing. However, now that each plant has a new leaf or two, I've noticed that some of the newer leaves are drying up and falling off before they even get a chance to open…
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How to keep seedlings fresh?

I have ficus seedlings given to me in Chinese containers that are moist with wet paper towels. They have been in these containers for three days now and I can't get to pot them till Monday. Should I put them in the fridge?
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Why do chilli and cilantro seedlings look the same?

I have one week old cilantro and chilli seedlings growing in adjacent pots. They look the same. Are they supposed to look the same?
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Hardening off cucumbers - will they be OK in 50ºF (10ºC)?

I'm on day 5 of a hardening process for my seedlings. It's been mild (60s-70s during the day) here. I'm going out of town for a few days, during which the temp is supposed to be 50-60 night-day. Should I leave the seedlings outside for those few…
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Do my Forget-me-nots need more sunlight?

I planted them two weeks ago, a week later they germinated. Although two days ago I noticed that one was drooping and that they were a dull green. I'm not sure if they need more sunlight; I was thinking about hanging the pot and tilting it to phase…
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Hardening off plants grown under grow lights

Is the process of hardening off still the same if the plants have sat under grow lights since germination, or can they be put under the sun straight away? And is there a difference if they have been under heat producing lights?
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Hardening Off Cucumber Plants

I am on day 3 of hardening my cucumber seedling. They were initially out today when it was overcast and then is suddenly turned sunny and I went to check on them after about 45 mins of on and off sun and realized that some of them had leaves that…
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Possible reasons for coriander seedlings dying off

I had planted a grow-bag full of coriander seeds and they grew into plants with no problem. I planted some more seeds in another larger, wider pot, and after germination, a small clump of seedlings in a 2 sq cm area were suddenly flat on the ground…
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Are these weeds or bougainvillea seedlings?

About six weeks ago, I threw a bunch of petals from my mom's bougainvillea plant, into this bucket of dirt and these started growing.
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Two Growths from One Tomato Seed

I have planted tomato seeds and as far I remember I didn't put more than one seed in a planting hole of each seedling container. I was using tweezer to drop each seed into a hole. However, I am observing in 2 of 10 seedlings that I seeded two…
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Golden Rain Tree Seedlings

I planted seeds in a seed tray in summer 2018 and they sprouted this fall. I transplanted into 6" pots. I'm growing indoors in my south facing window, rotating 1/4 turn daily and placing outdoors in the sun for a couple hours a few times a week due…
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very thin seedlings

I have been trying to grow Celosia (Cockscomb) from last 3-4 months. Most seeds get germinated in 3-4 days after potting. They grow upto almost 2 inches tall with two leaves on top but after this stage they start damping off. See picture here…
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How many chamomile seeds should I plant?

I sprinkled chamomile seeds in a small pot about 20cm. Almost a hundered seedlings have sprouted and I've read that you should thin to one per pot. Clearly I've gone wrong with my sowing and planted at too many. Should I drastically thin out my…
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River red gum seedlings developing new leaves at stem sign of stress?

I am growing river red gums (eucalyptus camaldulensis) from seeds. They are now about two months old and approximately 10cm (4 inches) tall. After only growing in one direction, they have suddenly both started developing new leaves at the stems of…
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Polyembryonic Honey Mango seedlings don’t look too good

My seedlings we’re doing good but now leaves are blackening at the base and at the tips. I recently moved the seed to a pot with drainage holes. I am using some organic bug pesticide. I have gnat Problems.
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