Why Are My Radish Seedlings Falling over?

Some possible causes for your problem with radish are: weather too warm, too much nitrogen fertilier, pH too low (acid soil) or too much or too little water. ... Also make sure the planting bed contains loose, well drained soil so the roots can penetrate the soil easily. Work the soil to at least 6-8 inches deep.

Why are my seedlings falling over?

Cause: If a batch of otherwise healthy seedlings fall over and wither seemingly overnight, they are likely victims of damping-off, a fungal disease that attacks stems at the soil surface and is usually deadly. Excess moisture or nutrients create conditions that promote damping-off.

Why are my radish seedlings so leggy?

The most common cause of legginess is an insufficient or uneven access to light. When the light source is too dim or distant, seedlings grow quickly in height to get closer to that light. ... “They get leggy because they're looking for the light, so a lot of times you'll see them bending towards the light.”