Troubleshooting

Soil that stays wet causes root rot. The 4 causes are: no drainage holes, compacted soil, overwatering, or a pot saucer holding water.

Spider mites are tiny pests that look like dust until they move. They make fine webs on leaves. Control with water spray, neem oil, and humidity.

Sunscald happens when plants move suddenly from shade to full sun. Leaves bleach, crisp, and die.

Below 50°F, seedlings stop growing. Below 40°F, most are damaged. Below 32°F, they die.

Above 85°F, seedlings stop growing. Above 95°F, most are damaged. Above 100°F, they die within hours.

Blossom end rot is a calcium deficiency caused by inconsistent watering, not lack of calcium in soil. Fix the watering, not the soil.

Black spots on tomatoes are early blight, late blight, or anthracnose. Early blight is treatable. Late blight is fatal.

Don't fertilize seedlings until they have 2-3 sets of true leaves. Then use 1/4 strength liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks.

Give up on an infested plant when 70%+ of leaves are damaged, the stem is affected, or treatment hasn't worked in 3 weeks.

White fuzzy mold on soil surface is usually harmless saprophytic fungus. It signals wet soil and poor airflow.

White stuff on soil is mold, salt buildup, or perlite. Texture and location tell you which.

Each variety has specific harvest signals. Here's the complete chart for every ZOMAE kit variety.

If your plant is wilting even though you've been watering it, the cause is one of 4 things.

Whiteflies are tiny white insects that fly up when you disturb the plant. Control with yellow sticky traps and neem oil.

Zinnias get powdery mildew in humid, stagnant air. Prevent it with airflow and spacing. Treat with milk spray.