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Does anyone know how often seed trays should be watered when in a heated propagator? Initially they were watered from the bottom up by standing in a trough.
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Last edited by Yorky; 13-04-2010, 01:39 PM. -
Forgive me for appearing thick Yorky but how do you bottom water in a "heated" prop. Is it safe to put water in it. I just spray mine when they are looking dry.sigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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I think you're supposed to mist them from time to time to make sure they stay damp but not soaked.Comment
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I put the seed trays in a pan of water prior to placing them on to the glass-covered heat mat.Originally posted by Bigmallly View PostComment
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Do you mean mist the compost or wait until seedlings are visible?Originally posted by Incy View PostComment
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If it seems to be getting dry then mist the compost or spray lightly, the main thing is to avoid drowning the seeds.Last edited by Incy; 13-04-2010, 02:06 PM.Comment
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I never ever mist seedlings: it can lead to fungals and damping off
I stand trays and pots in a saucer of water for 20 mins. I know if someone needs watering because it feels light. Containers that feel heavy don't get wateredAll gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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Forgive my ignorance but what do you use to mist or spray lightly?Comment
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I use capillary matting in my heated propagator and by keeping it damp my seedlings can draw up what water they need.Location....East Midlands.Comment
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My propagator is similar to this one clicky click the base is like a seed tray without holes, not sure how yours works.Location....East Midlands.Comment
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Have started to use capillary matting and now want to create a reservoir with some wicks dipped in to it at one end and then underneath the capillary at the other end. This is for automatic watering purposes.
There isn't enough room on the same level as the propagator for a reservoir - would it work if the reservoir was placed on the shelf below or would the water not travel upwards by capillary action?
Any other suggestions would be appreciated.Comment
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Location....East Midlands.Comment
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I'm not using my propagator at all now: it's plenty warm enough for germination now that we're into MayAll gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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