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Posted by xandrew245x none (My Page) on
Thu, Mar 13, 14 at 9:55

Hello all, this is my third year starting seeds indoors. This year I bought 6 cell packs and trays to place them in. I wanted to try bottom watering. I have my seedlings set up in a closet with a heater keeping the space about 70 degrees. I them sitting up off of the floor. I haven't really been able to find much information about bottom watering.

I pre moistened my peatmoss/perlite mix before planting the seeds. When I put them in the tray I placed about a half inch of water in the bottom of the tray, enough to cover the holes in the pots. They have been like that for last night, should I leave them sitting in the water, or remove them until the top starts to dry out, like I said I haven't been able to find much info about it.

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  • Posted by rbrady 5/Eastern Ia (My Page) on
    Thu, Mar 13, 14 at 13:29

Remove them from the water-they should not be sitting in it. I usually water mine by setting them in a plastic container with water and let them set for about 15 minutes them remove them and put them back on their trays under the lights. I do this when the top starts to dry and they feel "light". I hope that makes sense.

Rhonda

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  • Posted by digdirt 6b-7a North AR (My Page) on
    Thu, Mar 13, 14 at 16:43

Agree. You never leave them sitting in water. Dip, let them soak briefly, then remove, drain and put back where they belong. If you type "watering' into the forum search you can find all kinds of discussions on this with tips.

Dave

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