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Question regarding a rainy week

Capt Poopiepants

Capt Poopiepants

I have 3 plants (chocolate hab, pumpkin hab, scotch bonnet) in 2 gallon pots of happy frog, and they're all under 12 inches tall, but are really starting to take off, so normally I wouldn't think twice about leaving them out in the rain. But I started fertilizing them yesterday with the Foxfarm liquid trio, and sprayed them with some epsom salt and dolomite around 11 last night, then brought them in when it started raining. It's supposed to rain all day every day this week, so when can I put them back outside, and will the rain wash out everything I just gave them? I figured it would wash the dolomite off so I left them inside today, but do I need to keep them inside tomorrow or Wednesday?
 
I just got through a straight week of rain, and have too many to bring inside, so I left them out out of necessity. They're fine, and after the last couple days of sun, really taking off. I noticed a little yellowing, but that can easily be a result of them being too wet. I hit them with some composted chicken manure, and went back to my regular watering schedule. I think you'll be fine. Just keep an eye on them.
 
Don't worry too much. You'll be surprised how good they will grow after rain, even heavy rain. As long as the pots drain well they will be fine.
 
I'd keep them in doors for a few days then put em out in the rain, that way they dont get to much rain! But as woody said a good organic well draining soil should be a MUST
 
You could just put a few plastic carrier bags around the base of the plants & leave them outside.

Mezo.
 
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