Can over watered (yellowed) seedlings recover?

(Karen) Frankston, TX(Zone 8a)

I have a flat of seedlings that I know I have over watered. They still have a healthy shape and size to them, but of course, all the leaves are yellowed. If I leave off watering, will new green growth emerge?

Liberty Hill, TX(Zone 8a)

What kind of seedlings some are harder then others. Whatever they are I would give up on them yet.
Lisa

Lawrenceville, GA(Zone 7b)

I have overwatered tomato seedlings and they did come back with a little care

BB

(Karen) Frankston, TX(Zone 8a)

Thanks BB and Lisa ☺

Moss Point, MS(Zone 8b)

Many a drowned plant has been resuscitated with peroxide water. It has antiseptic qualities against rot pathogens and carries the desperately needed oxygen to the roots.

To a gallon jug, I add what I would guess is between an 8th and 1/4 cup of peroxide. The common stuff most people keep in the medicine cabinet. This is great for all houseplants and seedlings because it's impossible to overwater. I've been starting tomatoes and peppers since 12/27 and haven't lost a one.

There are lots of threads about this on the propagation forum if you want to do a search.

I use it to wet my seed starting mix and all the way to potting up the seedlings. I would take that tray outside and soak it down with the peroxide water, let it drain and not water again until the soil was getting dry.

Deep East Texas, TX(Zone 8a)

Thanks for sharing that info. I have heard of using peroxide but always been hesitant to water more... It makes sense to use it from the get go.

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