So I've been watering my little sprouts everyday with a couple squirts from an eye dropper, all around the bottom of the stem. I haven't noticed anything bad, but should I be watering more, or less? I feel like I should also keep the rest of the soil in the cup moist, but how can I do this without overwatering?
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Watering from the bottom is best. This makes the roots grow down searching for moisture. This also keeps the surface of the soil dry which can help to prevent diseases and some pests.
Watering less frequently but more thoroughly is also recommended. If you water a little bit everyday then the roots don't grow as well. If you water less frequently the roots have to grow in search for water as the soil dries.
Watering less frequently but more thoroughly is also recommended. If you water a little bit everyday then the roots don't grow as well. If you water less frequently the roots have to grow in search for water as the soil dries.
That makes sense, thanks. Now something I've been searching for, how exactly does one bottom water? I have that little 7 cup tray from the peat cups, could I put water in there, and put the cups back in it?Ocho Cinco said:
I use 3.5 inch plastic pots. If I am watering just a few plants I usually put them in a small bowl with the water in it. It I am watering quite a few plants I use a baking tray or cookie sheet with water in it.
Alright thanks guys. Just switched it up and definitely can tell the difference.
I've never tried bottom watering. I've always watered from the top. I do as stated, just from the top. Allow the medium to dry fairly well, then do a thorough top watering. I've posted several videos of my plants over the past 2 years. Take a look. They seem to do pretty well.
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winland said:
You never said stagnant water, you said bottom watering. If done properly, shouldn't turn stagnant. No need to trollable eye said:
able eye said:
I am just trying to learn.
I have no formal, higher education regarding botany.
I believe this thread is referencing seedlings.
Placing water in a tray and letting it absorb into the seed flats or solo cups probably would not get stagnant if it is gone in 24 hours.
Your second statement about pulling oxygen down through the medium sounds very interesting and scientific, but needs verification of principle.
Again we are discussing small seedlings.
Well by all means, oh mighty botany king, explain to us lowly hobbyists how to water correctly.able eye said:
You should just learn to ignore able eye or better yet just do what I did and use the "ignore" feature.. Almost every post she makes becomes an argument or is condescending.
