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Are my cucumber & Tomato seedlings OK? #749395

Asked May 11, 2021, 8:58 PM EDT

Hello

Do you think my Tomato & Cucumber seedlings look OK? I am not sure if the recent cold weather & rain have affected them in any way as they have been growing outside. The underside of the cucumber seedling looks whiteish so i am not sure if that is anything of concern. Please let me know what you think. 

Thanks!

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

The weather has been cold and rainy (with warm spells). You are seeing cold injury. During nights when the temp is under 50F you should consider covering your tender seedlings with row covers, empty containers or newspaper caps. Once warm weather arrives, hopefully next week, you should see the plants recover and resume growth. Be patient, and be sure to water them if the soil is dry.

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied May 12, 2021, 10:21 AM EDT

I had been covering them up with a simple tarp but i did miss one of the nights so I'll continue to do that. I appreciate your help.

Thank you.

The Question Asker Replied May 12, 2021, 2:05 PM EDT

You're welcome.

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied May 12, 2021, 3:50 PM EDT

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