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title: "I have some seedlings that were planted in ground about 2-3 weeks…"
description: "I have some seedlings that were planted in ground about 2-3 weeks ago. Temps dropped last night but didn’t reach frost temps so I wasn’t too worried. However…"
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community: "Edible Gardening"
author: "Ellie"
published: "2023-06-15T21:47:16.965Z"
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# I have some seedlings that were planted in ground about 2-3 weeks…

_Posted by Ellie on 2023-06-15_

I have some seedlings that were planted in ground about 2-3 weeks ago. Temps dropped last night but didn’t reach frost temps so I wasn’t too worried. However when I came out this morning my happy and thriving plants were brown, wilty and some even looked burned and crispy. I’m so heartbroken! Any suggestion or what you think caused it? Basil and squash below for reference.

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## 4 comments

### HotelRomeo commented on 2023-06-15

Get rid of the dead leaves. Water if needed and watch.

#### Ellie replied on 2023-06-16

Thank you so much! Leave the soggy stem? Or trim down to the stiffer part?

#### HotelRomeo replied on 2023-06-16

I would leave.

### Stonehawk commented on 2023-06-18

Sorry this happened but yes trim dead parts leave it and see what happens.

We’ve all experienced this I’m sure at some point. We all kill plants sadly but sometimes that plant will recover and produce very well.

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