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Re: Bottom Watering


Hi Robert,

> I have propagated and transplanted about 40 flats which are now in the
> process of slowly hardening off. I move them into a greenhouse in the am
> and remove them in the pm, for now. Looking for opinions:

> 1. I water from the bottom by filling the 1020 flats/inserts with an inch
> or two of water and letting them wick for an hour or so. Should I completly
> drain all excess water each time I water or can I let excess water remain?

No, drain off the water.  If you only add about 3/4" of water to the tray you
probably won't have to drain it afterwards, it will all be drawn up into the
soil.

> 2. It has not been below about 35-37 degrees at night for awhile here. Can
> I leave the flats after a week or so of hardening off  outside in the
> greenhouse at about a nighttime low of 37 degrees or should I wait for
> warmer 45 -50 plus night temps?

Depends on the plant.  Hardy plants, certainly, more tender plants you would be
better to wait.

> Thanks,

> Robert Tonkin
> Juneau Alaska
> A very wet zone 6

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  |     Bob Carter     | Kootenay Bay, BC, Canada
  |  bcarter@awinc.com | Zone 6b
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