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[INDOOR-GARDENING:221] RE: INDOOR-GARDENING digest 735

Generally, once you initially wet the peat it is easily rewettable. 
(is that a word?)  That is, as long as it doesn't overdry--sometimes if it
gets extremely dry (like you forget it for a few weeks) it'll be difficult
to rewet.  But, if you should experience some problems, a few drops of
mild soap should do the trick.

Have fun!
Julia

 On Tue, 2 Mar 1999, Butchek, Amy wrote:

> Thanks for all your help regarding the information about the dirt that
> won't absorb water, I really appreciate it.  
> 
> I have another question though.  I got the mixture to be a little moist,
> now the seeds are planted (petunia's, very, very small seeds, just laid
> on top)  How do I water them if the water won't absorb through the
> bottom?  I am going to try putting the dish soap in some very warm water
> and put the water in a tray to bottom water but I am not sure if it will
> absorb.  The seedlings peeked through the dirt last night (oh, they are
> sooo cute).  The are in an electric greenhouse that is heated to about
> 75° so they tend to dry out faster which is good, but not when I can't
> get them wet again, I don't want them to die from lack of water, and I
> don't want them to die from the dampening off disease.  Thanks.  ~Amy~
> 
>
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