So it happens from year to year with many gardeners that they manage to freeze the seedlings! Despite the fact that we talked a lot about this, and how to protect seedlings from recurrent frosts.

And here again a flurry of questions rained down about whether it is now possible to save the frozen seedlings or is that all!

Today we will talk about emergency methods of resuscitation of frozen plants. I hope this information is useful to many...

If it so happened that the seedlings were frozen, then you should not give up. Yes! It's a pity of course: so much work and money invested! And it may not be possible to save everyone, but you need to try! Of course, for the rich, this is not a problem - he went and bought new seedlings. But not everyone has such an opportunity, and purchased seedlings can always disappoint or surprise in the future.

But frozen seedlings should not be rushed to throw away. The first rule for saving the dying, whether it be: drought, frost, heat, lack of light, temperature changes or illness, is to spray the plants with Epin.

It is useful to spray young plants and seedlings with Epin, as well as plants that have undergone stress: frost, branch breakage, pest infestation, diseases, etc. Eliminate the cause of damage/disease if possible before spraying plants. Epin is not a medicine or a panacea, it is an effective means of rehabilitation and maintaining the health of plants at all stages of their growth and development.

The recommendation to spray the plants in the early morning or late evening is due to the fact that in sunlight the active ingredient of epin, epibrassinolide, disappears very quickly, and there will be little sense from daytime spraying.

In addition, spray only the vegetative parts of plants - branches and leaves, remembering (if possible) to moisten the lower parts of the leaves with the solution. Spraying under stressful conditions (drought, lack of light, diseases, etc.) is done every 7-10 days, until the plants are completely healed. If your pets are quite healthy, spray them three times a season.

Epin standard solution, which is suitable for spraying almost all horticultural crops: 1 ampoule (0.25 mg) per 5 liters of water.

Another nuance: the tap water that we usually use is alkaline, and alkali significantly reduces the beneficial effect of epin. Therefore, before diluting the drug in water, add a few crystals of citric acid to it. Epin is absorbed by the plant within 2-3 days, so spraying should be carried out on non-rainy windless days.

It is even better to prepare a magic compote from the Healthy Garden, Ecoberin, HB - 101 and Epin. Then your plants will certainly come to life and at the same time you will get an excellent harvest! But these drugs are sold at Natural Farming Centers, if there are such in your city, then it’s good, but Epin and HB are sold in all ordinary garden stores.

Restorative functions of vegetables!

Many plants have a natural regeneration function. For example, tomatoes and peppers shoot side shoots and leaves from the stem. Therefore, you should not remove them if they were caught by frosts, of course, if the frosts were not on the ground! But just surround them with increased attention and give them time. And they will come to life! Some frozen plants after treatment with biological products were covered for a while with cardboard boxes and this helped:

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How to restore seedlings of tomatoes, eggplants, peppers after frost. The result of helping seedlings. How to grow a large eggplant crop? Video " Ambulance seedlings after frost

The frosty spring of 2017 in the Moscow region had a strong impact on the seedlings. Unheated greenhouses, in which the seedlings stood, did not save from frost.

In this form, I planted it in a greenhouse. My eggplant seedlings went from strong and blooming to yellow and wilting.

In this article, using eggplant as an example, I will show you how you can quickly reanimate any seedlings without any chemistry.

I often read that it is impossible to mulch with such grass, that there is mold in the grass, that the plants will get sick and die. But we reanimate the seedlings by mulching with just such grass, and with a very thick layer. A layer of grass from 15 to 20 cm. This grass should not touch the stems of plants, so each plant is wearing a cropped plastic bottle. We never pour water into these bottles, so mature plant you can wear a cut bottle. I showed this in the video that will be at the end of the article. Immediately after laying a thick layer of grass, we shed the entire area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe bed very well, without watering under the root of the plants. The best result will give watering 2 times a week, but you can water once a week. Grass and a thick layer during laying cannot be shown in the photo - watch the video.

The result of helping seedlings after frost

June 11, what's the result? Someone was afraid of such grass and did not believe in the result? But in vain! We are trying our first eggplants! For a faster increase in leaf mass, of course, I had to cut the flowers and do not let the plants bear fruit at this stage, but the first eggplants are very tasty. Having collected the fruits, we will continue resuscitation and repeat the laying with grass a second time. Such resuscitation is suitable not only for eggplants, but also for any other seedlings. For tomatoes, one hot bookmark is enough, then you can mulch with ordinary freshly cut grass.

For peppers, as well as for eggplants, you need at least two bookmarks.

If possible, then the third time such grass can be put for peppers and eggplants in a month, or you can get by with ordinary freshly cut grass.

How to grow a large eggplant crop?

What conclusion can we draw?

Plants like this grass very much and they show this by their growth and fruiting. We do not use any other supplements, let alone drugs, even if of biological origin. Tell me, what prevents us from using this method not only for resuscitation of seedlings, but also under normal conditions? What will happen then?

There are some troubles with growing plants.

There are many such troubles during the period of growing plants in seedlings and at a permanent place of cultivation. It happens that you break a plant, pull it out through a vertical support when watering, and damage it when hilling. It happens that the seedling box will turn over. Often, when weeding, you will think about something and pull out the vegetables you have sown. Many plants die because of such trifles. You quickly forget about them, but such oversights happen. This season, boxes with peat tablets have already fallen (they fell successfully, without damage), peppers were damaged during not very successful loosening. Today, trying to “pile up” as many seedling boxes as possible on the only sunny window, I put a small box with asters seedlings on the pepper seedling box. The box fell on top of such already large pepper plants. And, of course, he broke a few stems from the seedlings. I had to revive the plants.

I bandaged the broken stems with tape. Most likely, this will not help the top of the stems. But it is possible that other side stems will grow from the bottom of the stem. I had a similar story. In one year, the planted seedlings of peppers froze. There were stumps ten centimeters high. The entire top of the stem is dead. I planted the purchased pepper plants in the tunnel greenhouse, where it happened. The dead plants did not interfere with the growth of new ones, and I did not remove them. After a while, leaves began to appear on these shorties. Then stems. By autumn, all the main stems were in new lateral stems with leaves. Naturally, they did not have time to bear fruit, but they came to life.

If new lateral stems begin to appear from such broken plants today, then there is hope that the plant will straighten out by the day of planting. We will observe the further growth of the plants I have destroyed.

For fun, I want to write about my prejudices. We are all "with our cockroaches in our heads." I'm in recent times I don't count cultivated plants. I try not to do this because two actions constantly coincide with me: as soon as I count the number of plants, the result is immediately deplorable. I lose part of this counted necessarily. Here are some coincidences. By the way, I counted the peppers the day before. These are the nasty rhymes that happen to me. When you do not count by the piece - everything is whole. Well, it's not serious. It's just funny to me from such coincidences. When such a nuisance happens, I immediately remember such coincidences and begin to smile. Mood improves immediately no matter what.

What to do if the pepper is frozen and how you can save it? Many Russians are engaged in the cultivation of pepper on their personal plots - in a greenhouse or in a garden, that is, in open field. The popularity of this crop is quite understandable, because with due effort, you can count on a good harvest. However, one should not forget that pepper, both bitter and sweet, is a heat-loving plant. Therefore, it is very important to monitor the temperature, otherwise the planted seedlings may freeze. However, even if this happened, do not rush to get upset. Seedlings can be saved by taking certain actions.

What to do if the pepper is frozen

So, let's consider whether it is possible to save seedlings in such a situation. It is worth noting that at present, experienced gardeners know several methods for resuscitating frozen plants at once. They can be called universal. The thing is that these methods are suitable not only for pepper seedlings. Their use also allows you to save many other crops growing in your garden - eggplant, cucumbers, tomatoes and so on.

In particular, there are three really effective methods:

• spraying cold water;
• the use of special antidepressants;
• fertilization.

The first one is the simplest. The essence of the method is that frozen peppers are sprayed with water. There are several very important points to be made here. First, the water must be cold. Otherwise, you will only aggravate the situation of the planted peppers. Secondly, such a procedure must be done before sunrise. Otherwise, you may not achieve the desired effect.

The essence of the method is that the plants will not thaw so quickly, respectively, the “return to life” will turn out to be softer than with self-thawing. You need to spray the plants with a garden hose, installing a fine sprayer at its end. A spray bottle is also suitable for this.

After carrying out this procedure, the plants are recommended to shade. To do this, you can use various improvised means - plywood, cardboard, thick paper, and so on.

Another very effective method rescuing frozen pepper seedlings - spraying plants with special antidepressant preparations. There are many different options. The most popular is a drug called Epin-extra. Its use pushes the plant to mobilize all available internal resources. In addition, the tool also stimulates those natural physiological processes that take place inside the seedlings.

Another positive moment from the use of the drug Epin-extra - the development of immunity in plants. They become more resistant to the negative influence of an aggressive external environment and are no longer so afraid of temperature changes and even frost. In other words, if it suddenly becomes cold again at night, then your seedlings will already be prepared for such a force majeure. When spraying frozen plants, try to treat the underside of the leaf well as well. The procedure will have to be repeated once a week - until the moment when the seedlings are fully restored.

The process of preparing the product for use is very simple - you need to dilute 1 ampoule of the substance in 5 liters of water. It should be noted that Epin-extra is destroyed in an alkaline environment. Therefore, it is advisable to use boiled water or acidified. In the second case, a few crystals of citric acid or a teaspoon of vinegar can be added to 5 liters of liquid. Another important point- the solution retains all its qualities only for 2 days after preparation, so it is better not to delay its use. The procedure for spraying frozen peppers is best done in the late evening or early morning.

However, there is an alternative. There is an equally popular drug that will be an effective assistant in such a situation - Zircon. Here, the spraying agent is also prepared very simply - 1 milligram of liquid should be diluted in 10 liters of water. The spraying procedure is carried out at least 4 times - every 7 days. This should be done, as in the case of Epin-extra, late in the evening or early in the morning. Zircon helps to save plants even in a situation where the night temperature dropped to minus 8 degrees.

Also, a fairly popular way to resuscitate frozen peppers is to fertilize. It is easy to guess that a heat-loving plant that has been negatively affected by low temperatures needs special care. One of the important components here is frequent top dressing. However, one should not forget that fertilizers must be applied in small doses, because otherwise you will only aggravate the situation. Peppers affected by frost are recommended to be saved with complex fertilizers. In addition, the introduction of nitrogen and phosphorus nutrients is often practiced.

In conclusion, I would like to give one piece of advice. After the seedlings are planted, certain precautions must be taken immediately. For example, it can be covered with plastic wrap. In addition, you must strictly adhere to the landing dates. You should not rush, even if the weather seems to be allowing. May nights are still quite cold, and frosts at the beginning of this month are quite normal.

Spring ... Very soon, the marvelous aroma of flowering cherries, apple trees and various flowers will spread throughout the garden; the beds will be dressed up with friendly shoots of vegetable crops; the time will come for planting seedlings in the ground, which by that time will already be tired of languishing on the windowsill. This happens every year, and nothing can make adjustments to this beautiful picture ... The only exception is return frosts.

What to do if you simply won’t have the opportunity to take care of your pets before the frosts? You won’t be able to get to the dacha in time, you won’t know about the change in weather conditions - but you never know what else ...

The answer is obvious: damaged plants need to be saved, and the sooner you do this, the better. Therefore, this time let's talk about the "ambulance" - how you can help your plants in a timely manner not only survive, but successfully recover from the stress.

Effect of frost on plants

To begin with, we need to understand what happens to plants during frost. With the onset of sub-zero temperatures, the water in the cells begins to freeze, gradually turning into ice. When the sun rises and warms, this ice does not have time to melt and simply breaks the plant cells from the inside, leading to their death.

Of course, the sight of frost-beaten branches does not add much enthusiasm, but you should not despair either. If the plant has not died: only its leaves have suffered, and the buds in the axils of the leaves and the stem itself are alive, then everything is not lost yet. A little effort - and it will be saved! Of course, he will lag behind in growth for several days, but the main thing is that he will remain alive.

How to help plants after return frosts?

Plants affected by return frosts can be brought back to life in several ways: spraying with water, spraying with antidepressants, and using fertilizers. Let's consider each of them in more detail.

Spraying with water

It is very fortunate if you notice plants damaged by frosts, bypassing your possessions early in the morning, while the sun has not yet had time to “finally wake up”, and frost has not melted on the leaves. In this case, to save the plants, it will be enough to spray them well. cold water(with a fine spray garden hose or spray gun) and shade.

Anything can be used for shading: thick cardboard, newsprint, plywood, and so on. Thanks to such simple tricks, the leaves will thaw slowly, which will protect their tissues from destruction and help them recover faster.

Spraying with antidepressants

Spraying antidepressants will help pepper, tomato, zucchini and other plants recover quickly after a slight frost. For example, you can use a miracle drug Epin-extra, which you will learn more about in this helpful article.

Epin-extra is able to mobilize all internal resources and stimulate the natural physiological processes of plants. Moreover, spraying with the drug helps to develop in them immunity to aggressive environment frost and temperature fluctuations. And this means: if a similar situation repeats, the plants will suffer much less.

It is necessary to spray the leaves and branches of plants damaged by frost, trying (if possible) to process the lower part of the leaf. Every 7-10 days the procedure is repeated - and so on until complete recovery.

To prepare the solution, you need to thoroughly stir 1 ampoule Epin-extra in 5 liters of water. Important: the drug is destroyed in an alkaline environment, so it is advisable to use pre-boiled or acidified water to prepare the solution.

To acidify water, you can add a teaspoon of vinegar (boric acid) to 5 liters of water or a few crystals of citric acid. After preparing the solution retains its qualities no longer than 2 days, so it is not advisable to cook it for the future - it is better to use it on the day of preparation. If you still need to save leftovers, keep them in a dark, cool room.

Under the action of sunlight, epin (or rather, its active substance - epibrassinolide) quickly disappears, so it is necessary to spray frost-damaged plants early in the morning or late in the evening.

An alternative to this remedy can be a solution of the drug Zircon. To prepare a solution, 1 ml of the drug is dissolved in 10 liters of water. Spraying, as in the case of epin solution, is carried out early in the morning or in the evening, repeating the procedure 4 times - every 7-10 days.

Zircon save tomatoes affected by recurrent frosts, even after frost down to -7 ... -8 ° С. To do this, the entire vegetative part of the plants must be cut to living tissues, leaving stumps about 3 cm, and poured under the root with a solution of the drug (1 ml per 8 liters of water). After some time, new healthy shoots should appear on the plants.

Application of fertilizers

Fertilizers will help reanimate frozen plants! It is no secret that frost-damaged crops need careful care. It should consist not only in regular watering, but also frequent fertilizing with fertilizers. The only condition: the doses of fertilizers must be made weak, otherwise, instead of benefiting, you will only bring harm to the plants.

So, if you suffered from frost potato seedlings, you can bring them back to life by immediately feeding the plantations with nitrogen fertilizers. Any easily soluble nitrogen-containing mineral fertilizers are suitable, for example: nitrophoska, slurry, ammonium sulfate, ammonium nitrate, carbamide, and so on ... The fertilizer is simply embedded in the aisles during hilling. 1.5 kg of ammonium nitrate is enough to feed potato plantings on an area of ​​1 weave.

With the help of fertilizing with nitroammophos containing nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus (16% each) and sulfur (2%), you can help those affected by frost berry bushes and fruit trees: peach, cherry, apple, plum, apricot, pear. To do this, prepare a solution of 50 g of nitroammophoska, diluted in 10 liters of water.

Paying attention to the roots of plants affected by frost, one should not forget about their leaf mass. Plant leaves must be treated with a solution prepared from 8 liters of water, to which 2 g of manganese, copper and boron are added. It will take no more than 2 weeks, and the plants will recover. True, strongly frozen shoots will need to be cut out.

Smooth as much as possible Negative influence return frosts on strawberry (strawberry) garden bed is also real. To do this, apply a mineral fertilizer under each plant: dissolve a spoonful of nitroammophoska in 10 liters of water. Instead of nitroammophoska, you can use a solution of chicken manure: 1 part of manure to 20 parts of water. Strawberries should be fed early in the morning or in the evening, directly under the root, spending about 0.5 liters of fertilizer per 1 bush.

Under vegetable plants that have suffered from freezing, you can apply complex fertilizers (10 g per 1 sq.m) or 5 g of phosphorus and 4 g of nitrogen fertilizers per 1 sq.m. Such top dressing additionally stimulates plant growth.

Despite the fact that return frosts cause a lot of harm to plants on the site, you should not despair. Put a little effort, and most of the landings will certainly be saved.

I hope the suggested tips will help you in this difficult task, and I will be very grateful if you share your secrets for saving plants affected by return frosts in the comments.