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Seedling leaves "cupping"/curl downwards

Any idea what causes these drooping symptoms on my seedlings? I gave them 20 ml water each last watering (five days ago) when i transplanted them to these pots.. (First picture)

They just seem to look more and more sad since then..
 

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Creeperpark

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Any idea what causes these drooping symptoms on my seedlings? I gave them 20 ml water each last watering (five days ago) when i transplanted them to these pots.. (First picture)

They just seem to look more and more sad since then..
Those tiny seedlings roots are fragile, over-watering or under-watering is a common problem because it's hard to know when they need water. That's why I weigh my small containers dry and wet to make sure I know how much water the plant uses. I write both weights on the pot and weigh before I water. I use the triple beams for the best results.
 
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Creeperpark

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Also if you water too much you can flush the nutrients out of the substrate. Knowing what the water-holding capacity of your containers is could keep you from flushing out the good stuff. I use a turkey baster to water the small seedling cups to keep them from flushing the soil. I know exactly how much water to use.
 

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Often a result of excess water, excess N, or excess salt(s) (especially in older plants).

"Never give an infant a 16-oz. rib-eye meal with spuds and veggies for dinner."(*or an older frail senior citizen in poor health, either).
 
Often a result of excess water, excess N, or excess salt(s) (especially in older plants).

"Never give an infant a 16-oz. rib-eye meal with spuds and veggies for dinner."(*or an older frail senior citizen in poor health, either).
But how come can they show symptoms of "overwatered" since i gave them only 20 ml when i transplanted? Can it be because of their environment in the propagator? I think the humidity in there came close to 90%.

Also i should mention the leaves are really thin
 

moose eater

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But how come can they show symptoms of "overwatered" since i gave them only 20 ml when i transplanted? Can it be because of their environment in the propagator? I think the humidity in there came close to 90%.

Also i should mention the leaves are really thin
Check ph, and if you can, N in your mix, either via run-off or sampling the mix. Are you using water with high chlorine, calcium, or other solubles in it?

No real feed being given to them yet, right?
 

Creeperpark

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But how come can they show symptoms of "overwatered" since i gave them only 20 ml when i transplanted? Can it be because of their environment in the propagator? I think the humidity in there came close to 90%.

Also i should mention the leaves are really thin
You want to let the roots have a dry period as well as a wet period. Wet to dry gives the plants roots both of the best conditions to be healthy.
 
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