How much should I water my seedlings?
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Comments (2)Sounds like they don't need it at all. Keep in mind that plants - even transplants will tolerate too little water better than too much. Let things dry a bit so the roots will be inclined to go exploring into their new environment. ;) Dave...See MoreHow much should i dilute my fertilizer for my seedlings
Comments (5)I don't use fish emulsion as fertilizer but I know many people do. Supposed to be good stuff. When growing most plants I use the Miracle Gro granulated 24-8-16 fertilizer at the regular strength, but for seedlings I dilute it to 1/4 regular strength for about the first month. I think full strength might burn the tiny seedling roots. Seems to work well, haven't had any problems yet. Good luck....See MoreHow much growth should I be seeing in new seedlings?
Comments (12)I did have them in the tray they came in but then they weren't as close to the lights as the others. I did think they were getting dry pretty fast. I will find something to put them in, thanks. Well, I do go in the basement first thing in the morning while I'm waiting for my coffee :), in fact, I just noticed some of them look like they grew a little overnight! It's not as bad as it sounds. My basement is finished and it's my workout room that I use daily, plus storage, laundry, and a freezer so I go down there frequently anyway. I planted peppers a week ago and put the tray on the heating mat, I'm amazed I haven't opened it every day to see if they are sprouting. LOL...See MoreHow much should I water my newly planted Maple?
Comments (4)watering is an art.. NOT a science... no such thing as a schedule in the art world ... water when the tree needs water .... insert finger.. or dig a small hole to find out if water.. moving through your soil .. in your yard.. in your climate.. is getting to the rootball ... you need to provide water.. for 2 or 3 years.. to all the roots that were cut off for transplant ... superficial watering of the surface.. will insure death ... put the hose on trickle... for an hour.. go dig a small hole.. and see how deep the water got.... if it did not get down the two or three feet of the rootball size.. water for another hour.. go dig another hole .... all this digging.. outside the rootball is not going to harm the rootball.. since it was just planted.. do NOT dig within the rootball ... just next to it ... i am talking hand trowel... not shovel .... once you determine how long it takes to get water down there .... turn off the water.. and put the hose away ... and do NOT water again.. until your finger.. inserted to the second knuckle.. under the mulch i hope you applied.. indicates that the soil is dry or hot .... as much as the roots need water.. they also need air ... do NOT drown the thing with too much love .... good luck ken...See MoreGarden Lover
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