Over watered?????

[Moo's Mum]

I've noticed the last couple of days my calebrese, sprouts and cauli seedlings have a few odd looking leaves. A bit curled up and papery looking. Although they've had regular waterings, I've been very careful not to over water my seedlings and have also made sure I don't water from above.

A few days ago I caught the OH watering them from above and he'd saturated them. Now their leaves have gone strange! Is it from over watering?

Any advice would be much appreciated!

[Pa Snips]

Don't know if they're over-watered or not but my broccoli and cabbage have very hydrophobic leaves, I would imagine it's the same for cauli's and sprouts, so I wouldn't worry about watering from above because they just shed all the water instantly.

[CaroltheCarrot]

Don't know if they're over-watered or not but my broccoli and cabbage have very hydrophobic leaves, I would imagine it's the same for cauli's and sprouts, so I wouldn't worry about watering from above because they just shed all the water instantly.

My youngest used to think it was great that they were waterproof!

[Moo's Mum]

So you mean to tell me I can't blame the OH now if they don't survive

I'm hoping that they'll be ok as they've got 2 or 3 healthy looking leaves on each plant. Would I be best trying to pull the affected leaves off?

[veggiechicken]

Is it the seed leaves, Moo, the lowest couple of leaves on the stem? If so don't worry about them. they always shrivel and die off!

[Moo's Mum]

No, it's the true leaves VC. It's only 1 or 2 on a few of the plants. I've checked to see if there's any little critters lurking on them that shouldn't be and they're all clear.

A couple of my butternuts have got withered looking seed leaves, so I'm glad that's normal!

[veggiechicken]

I'm a wait and see gardener, MM! Sometimes it works and other times......

[Moo's Mum]

I've got plenty of other healthy seedlings so I should be ok. I have moved them away from the funny looking ones though just in case!

Thanks for the advice and words of wisdom x

[Potstubsdustbins]

My calabrese got water logged in their pots three weeks ago, my fault for not checking. The leaves went patchy (very light brown). I feared the worst and reset seed, however they have come through and are now well on their way. I would wait and see as per VC.

Colin

[veggiechicken]

Is there something going on that I don't know about tonight? People are agreeing with me

[taff]

are they inside or outside?

[Moo's Mum]

They're inside Taff. They're sitting on a spare bedroom window sill that gets lots of light, but not full direct sun.

[rustylady]

They're inside Taff. They're sitting on a spare bedroom window sill that gets lots of light, but not full direct sun.

Might be better out in the fresh air, at least during the day.

[donnakebab]

So you mean to tell me I can't blame the OH now if they don't survive

Blame him anyway...he'll be more careful next time.

Is he allowed to water them? I reckon in future only under strict supervision for health and safety reasons.

[Moo's Mum]

Might be better out in the fresh air, at least during the day.

I might give that a try rustylady. I'm in work all day tomorrow and Friday, so may wait until Saturday when I can keep an eye on the weather. We've had terrible hailstorms the last couple of days and I'd hate them to be outside if that happens again and I can't rescue them!