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Leaves browning a bit after being transplanted! (first time)

B_leafB_leaf Posts: 42
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  I have just transplanted some Dahlia seedling's into small pots and some of the leaves have turned brown and curled slightly, is this quite normal and the plant's will come good when settled in, or have they suffered some sort of fright that they wont recover from?
I am asking as a first timer and if its bad news, i can take it  :*

Thanks in advance!
"Life is what happens to you, whilst you're busy gardening!"

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Hi @a.sheriff - how big were the seedlings?
    It's possible they were a bit tiny to move. 
    If you have a photo, that will help with any advice. If you just click on the icon that looks like a mountain, and follow the instructions  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • B_leafB_leaf Posts: 42

    "Life is what happens to you, whilst you're busy gardening!"
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    No problem - those are just the seed leaves which are browning. The bigger ones are the first set of proper leaves  :)
    You'd normally leave them a wee bit longer to move them on, the pots are a bit big, but they should be ok.
    Don't overwater, and watch they don't get too much exposure to hot sun. They're just starting out, so they're a bit vulnerable just now.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • B_leafB_leaf Posts: 42
    wow, thanks for all your help. I forgot about the uploading pictures facility, but i guess every day's a school day.  ;)
    "Life is what happens to you, whilst you're busy gardening!"
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