Strange plant problem

 

I have been growing my own vegetable plants under fluorescent lights
and heating mats for many years. This year I have encountered a
problem I never had before. I hope this group can help. The seeds
germinate and grow a stem and leaves. They look vigorous. About a week
later the leaves are gone leaving only about a 1.5 inch stem  The stem
looks like it is cut off right below the leaves. The stem doesn't look
diseased. This  occurred on my pepper and lettuce seedlings.
Thanks, Richard

 

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Do the trays have tight fitting lids? Sounds like insects or mice.
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Billy
"For the first time in the history of the world, every human being is
now subjected to contact with dangerous chemicals, from the moment of
conception until death."  - Rachel Carson

 

Do you have a cat or dog? They sometimes nibble on young plants.
Steve

 


I have no pets. I think that some of the stems never got any leaves.
Could this be a germination problem with the seeds?
Richard

 

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leaves.

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leaves.

No it appears to be a problem with public education. Now why don't you
go play in the traffic, and leave the adults alone?

- Billy
"For the first time in the history of the world, every human being is
now subjected to contact with dangerous chemicals, from the moment of
conception until death."  - Rachel Carson