I'm growing dahlias from seed for the first time. These are seeds from Floret, "Bee’s Choice" variety. I have them under a grow light, keep them watered before the soil goes dry. But the bottom leaves have yellowed and some higher leaves are curling. I planted the seeds in seeding soil. Last weekend, I moved them into bigger pots in case I'd been over watering. I used the Organic of Maine potting soil for those. But I'm not sure that's helped. I don't see any pests.
They have been growing so well and hoping they survive before I can plant them. Any ideas on what I've done wrong or things to try?
by Mediocre-Ad7829
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These are seeds from Floret, “Bee’s Choice”
These are pretty leggy. If you can manage a stronger light source I’d recommend it. As far as specific issues, hard to tell. The pictures aren’t super helpful. There’s a little bit of yellowing it seems but not that much. I think higher light intensity solves a lot of problems here. But check any discolored leaves closely for spider mites
Some of those in the last pictures look like they are in WAY too small of pots imo