![]() If they feel light, they are dry and need water. Trays Feel Lighter: Every day or so, lift your pots and trays to see how heavy they are. ![]() Otherwise, try the finger test: stick the first digit of your finger into the soil: if it is dry it is time to water if the soil is still damp it can probably wait until tomorrow. You can often see when the soil has dried when it becomes a lighter colour. Since most seeds are shallowly sown and seedlings have short roots, they will grow best when the soil around them is moist so water when the top layer of the soil is dry (actually, you want to water them before this layer completely dries out so the plants always have access to moisture). The Top 1 cm (1/2 inch) Of Soil Is Dry.Related: 10 Common Seed Starting Mistakes to Avoid Of course, there are a lot of factors that affect how often you need to water including temperature, pot size, or growing medium.Įvery growing season is different, and whether you start your seeds indoors or plant them directly in the garden, let’s learn how to tell exactly when a seed and seedling needs water, plus tips for successfully watering seedlings. Most newly planted seeds and young seedlings need watering about every second day. I spent many years watching my seedlings start beautifully before suddenly wilting to death or succumbing to mould and rot until I learned how to give the plants just the right amount of water. ![]() If you ask these questions, you are not alone. Now comes the stressful part: am I giving my young plants too much water or too little? How do I know the perfect amount of moisture to achieve growing success? The pots are filled and the seeds are lightly buried and gently packed in the perfect growing medium.
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