Seedlingsneed to be watered once a day, but that rule isnt written in stone.
Overwatering, however, is just as detrimental to seedling health as lack of water.
Understanding the signs when seedlings need water is more important than sticking to the once-a-day frequency rule.
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Heres what you should know about watering seedlings.
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Water whenever the surface of the growing medium looks or feels dry.
That can mean daily watering, more than once a day, or every other day.
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How to Check Soil Moisture
Check the moisture at least once a day.
A dry soil surface tends to look crusty and light in color whereas a moist surface is dark.
Touch the soil surface with the tip of your index finger.
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If it feels dry, it is time to water.
Watering seedlings from the bottom helps prevent the fungus.
Always ensure to usewell-draining potting mixor soilless potting mix.
It does not take more than a light mist from a spray bottle to knock over a tiny seedling.
There is no hard-and-fast rule about watering frequency; instead, learn how to check when seedlings need watering.
Watering seedlings with a spray bottle is generally not recommended, with one exception.
Once they start to germinate, start bottom-watering them as any other seedlings.
Just remember to empty the bottom tray or take it away after 30 minutes at the most.
