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Re: Hello and a few questions.

At 02:52 PM 8/31/98 -0800, you wrote:
>>Should I water again as soon as the top oft he soil gets dry or is it ok to
>>let the top dry out a little bit? I was watering as soon as the top would
>>start to dry out, but I think this is what was causing the damping off.
>
>Good question.  I would let them dry a bit.  Some folks tell you to pick up
>the pot and feel how heavy it is.  When it gets light (don't ask HOW
>light), then you water again.  Seedlings should not dry out, but it sounds
>like you are overwatering them.  Try to keep the soil mixture evenly wet.
>What kind of soil are you using?  Your soil might hold too much water for
>starting seeds.  Again, take a look at the archives of this list for
>different seed starting "recipes."

I watered once on Sunday and this morning (Monday) the top of the soil is
still moist (no light dry spots like I was getting). I get the feeling that
I watered a little too much on Sunday and I also think that you're right
about the soil is holding too much water. It's funny because I can do so
many different construction and woodworking and other mechanical types of
things and just growing a few seeds is giving me so much trouble. I never
suspected. 


>>Laguna Hills, which is in southern Orange County. How are you enjoying the
>>heat?
>
>Yes, I know Laguna Hills well.  It was nearly 100 here yesterday, which is
>really unusual.  I turned compost in the morning and was wiped out the rest
>of the day!
>
>Nan

I was working on the entire back yard, but I haven't done much of anything
these last couple days. It's hard to believe these plants are still holding
in some moisture in this heat.


Sam J. Bowling
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