How moist or dry shud a new sapling be ?

f1bud

f1bud

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I av my newly sprouted seeds in party cup size pots in my tent alls well wiv the heat they look fine at the minuite, question is shud i water theese the way i wud normaly water a mature plant or do u tend to keep theese more moist for most of the time untill they av took root or shud i let them dry out somewhat before re watering ?

Just not to sure whats best ! Shud i continue to mist them by the way ?

Thanx for any help peeps !!!
 
porky501

porky501

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Hey F1....an expert may know better, but I keep'em in a humidity dome with a heat pad under, and keep'em just moist, not soaking for the first 3-5 days. I then take'em out of the dome to "harden" and move the light closer down on'em over the next 3-5days. I may mist them a couple times a day at this point, but it deppends.....I've not misted at all sometimes and they turn out fine.I keep'em like the rest of my garden at this point......wet through when watering, then let dry out till dirt is "crusty".I make sure to put an indirect fan on 'em at this point as well. Works for me in my dirt set-up.....hope some of my "style" can give you some insight into your set-up/enviroment. Cheers.
 
Grumpy'

Grumpy'

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Agree^^ moist but not wet. This is the crucial time for the plant. After (well what I do anyways) the first set of true leaves(and the second start to pop) I tend to treat them a little more like a regular plant.
 
f1bud

f1bud

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porky501 said:
Hey F1....an expert may know better, but I keep'em in a humidity dome with a heat pad under, and keep'em just moist, not soaking for the first 3-5 days. I then take'em out of the dome to "harden" and move the light closer down on'em over the next 3-5days. I may mist them a couple times a day at this point, but it deppends.....I've not misted at all sometimes and they turn out fine.I keep'em like the rest of my garden at this point......wet through when watering, then let dry out till dirt is "crusty".I make sure to put an indirect fan on 'em at this point as well. Works for me in my dirt set-up.....hope some of my "style" can give you some insight into your set-up/enviroment. Cheers.
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eh cheers man for ya input,, just a little confused as what was best at the time when they av just sprouted so thanx man for answering a few questions right there m8,,,, cheers !!!!
 
canefan

canefan

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Your new little seedling has very little in the need of water, so moist is the best for stronger root development and overall health of the plant. Over the years in planting many many different varieties of plants including our girls the simpliest method is the best. When I start with new soil I haven't worked with and you want to know how the moisture level is without any gadgets. In a container of the same size you plan on placing in your sprout in or even better to direct sow, saturate your soil by bottom watering let it soak up as much water as it is capable of. Place this to the side and check in a week and see how wet it is, just dump it out and feel it all the way through. If it is still wet to the touch your seedling will be just fine for a few more days. Time consuming the first couple of times through but the best way I know to learn how not to over water especially new borns. Their roots will develop faster looking for water with ample air exchange than in wet wet soil.
In the sprouting soil I use I can normally germ a seed and go another 10 days or so without watering and have nice healthy roots. This may not be the best way but it works great for me.
Happy Growing
 
f1bud

f1bud

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canefan said:
Your new little seedling has very little in the need of water, so moist is the best for stronger root development and overall health of the plant. Over the years in planting many many different varieties of plants including our girls the simpliest method is the best. When I start with new soil I haven't worked with and you want to know how the moisture level is without any gadgets. In a container of the same size you plan on placing in your sprout in or even better to direct sow, saturate your soil by bottom watering let it soak up as much water as it is capable of. Place this to the side and check in a week and see how wet it is, just dump it out and feel it all the way through. If it is still wet to the touch your seedling will be just fine for a few more days. Time consuming the first couple of times through but the best way I know to learn how not to over water especially new borns. Their roots will develop faster looking for water with ample air exchange than in wet wet soil.
In the sprouting soil I use I can normally germ a seed and go another 10 days or so without watering and have nice healthy roots. This may not be the best way but it works great for me.
Happy Growing
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thanx for ya input man, ive noted what u sed and will take advantage of all the help n tips u guys av to offer. thanx man !!
 
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