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Tue, Mar 30, 10 at 12:32
| I have some seedlings that are just beginning to sprout. They are growing in a potting mix of mostly peat moss, with clear plastic covers. I am about to remove the covers from the flats.
My question is: Once the covers are off, how often should I water the flats? They are growing in a large windowsill with no additional light. Any feedback is appreciated :) Rebekah |
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- Posted by yiorges-z5il (My Page) on Tue, Mar 30, 10 at 20:20
| will still depend on plant size, air circulation, light.... the kee will be to kee soil damp not wet.... do not let dry out dont drown roots |
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- Posted by greenthumbjeff Zone 9 - Gilbert, AZ (My Page) on Thu, Apr 1, 10 at 1:13
| Usually, a seedling flat kept indoors will only need water every few days. But always check the soil each morning and as soon as it looks a bit dry on top, give it some water. |
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- Posted by keriann_lakegeneva (My Page) on Thu, Apr 1, 10 at 6:49
| I let the top 3/4 dry out and then bottom water until the top glistens. I would not keep the soil damp or always spray when the top drys out. The top of my soil will dry out in a day or so, but I wait until the top 3/4 is dry before giving them a drink. Are you using Peat moss jeffy pellets? Keriann~ You could also search 'watering' here, there are many posts about this. |
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- Posted by columbine21 zone 6 , IL (My Page) on Sun, Apr 4, 10 at 17:43
| Thanks for the responses! I am using a Schultz potting soil mix that contains mostly peat moss. I removed the plastic covers from the flats some days ago,and since then, I have been misting the soil with a spray bottle every day. We are currently getting some unusually warm weather for this region, and the tomatoes are springing up very quickly! |
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