Protect container plants from too much rain
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tapla (mid-Michigan, USDA z5b-6a)
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Too much rain on my containers!
Comments (2)I'm having the same problem here in Mass. The good thing about containter gardens is that they are portable. Are they small enough where they can be moved under a tree or something. I have three five gallon pots with tomatoes growing and I move them under a tree when there is a downpour expected. They will get some water but not alot. Then when it stops raining I put them back in the spot where they would get sun if the sun ever comes back out. They are 4 times bigger than the ones I have growing in the garden, planted the same day. Hope this helps. Diane...See MoreHow can I Protect New Strawberry Plants from Cold & Rain?
Comments (1)Nope. They will benefit from the rain and the cold will do them no harm at all. Only if it gets really low would i worry at all. The plants would be ok even then- it's only the developing berries if there are any yet that would be affected. Since you don't usually let first year plants bear that shouldn't be an issue. Strawberries are hardy critters....See Morehow to I prevent problems from too much rain?
Comments (0)I'm very pleased to say that my tomatoes appear to be fine right now...but we have had rain 14 of the last 15 days and the weather forecast says more rain everyday this week...really quite bleak. I do not want to get blight or fungus or whatever after my hard work. do I get a tarp and cover them up? how do I prevent something like that from hurting the tops of my plants which have already grown well past the tops of their respective cages? I have well draining soil which may account for my luck so far - should I just leave them alone? thanks...See MoreHow much rain is too much rain for potted Meyer lemons?
Comments (19)There is no amount anyone can offer because container, soil mix etc. Rule of thumb, water until it is running completely through the holes in the container. Completely saturate every inch of soil. This forces out the used air and as it dries it 'inhales' fresh air flow. It's important to water this way because oxygen is the the best 'medicine' for the roots. It kills most pathogens and prevents root rot and a number of other common root diseases. By contrast improper watering sets up container bound trees for failure and future diseases. Far as your solvable fertilizers here is what I use. I have a container that I measured and marked gallon levels.... I mix it in that then just pour from the container. But I would strongly encourage to err on the side of caution esp as your new to this. You can't use too little but you can (and I've seen far too many people) kill their plants using too strong and/or applying too frequently. If you have small newly establishing trees a tiny amnt of fertilizer is all they can use.... if you over apply it can build up toxicity in the soil and quickly overwhelm, burn and kill the tree. I've lost count of new plant owners who accidentally killed their tree (or plants) by 'kindness'. Hope that helps :)...See Moretapla (mid-Michigan, USDA z5b-6a)
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