First Time Grower - Seedling problem

[smokiejoe]

Hi, I'm a first time grower. I am growing outdoors and have recently transplanted 2 seedlings. They are in a mixture of vermiculite and organic soil. When I transplanted I wetted them in with some Seasol & Nitrosol and subsequently sprayed with pyrethrum and Systex (a few days apart). Since then the edeges of the leaves looked burnt and the tips have wilted going a dark green colour. The new growth has slowed considerably and is deformed and twisted. I thought I may have over-fertilised or over-sprayed with insecticide so I've given each plant a thorough watering the last 2 days (once a day at dusk) to try to flush out the soil. The plants were totally fine before transplanting, fertilisation and spraying.

Could anyone tell me whether I'm doing the right thing? I've attached pics if that helps. Thanks in advance for any advice...

SmokieJoe

[loylty gets u nothing]

insecticide?

can i ask why u are spraying such small plants?

i usually wait till they need insecticides

if at all alot of the time i dont need to use it

id guess the soil is too hot

i keep em ion seed raising mix till 5 leafs usually

then transplant to food

all the best

bil

[smokiejoe]

Thanks bil I'll try that. As for the spraying - it was just a preventative measure because I've tried growing before and when they're about 20cms I find them one day with all the leaves stripped(always grow outdoors). Thought it may have been a cricket or grub or something. I really have no idea what I'm doing - just experimenting as I go.