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jmsieglaff · January 28, 2015

Thanks for the replies so far, the more the better! Interesting seeing the spread on the replies from leave them be to water at least twice.

The things that will be growing are onions, peppers, broccoli, lettuce and some herbs. The tomatoes won't be going yet (luckily).

Any specific comments regarding putting a small amount of water in the 1020 flats that can be effectively wicked up by the potting mix? The way I think about it is that basically buys me an extra day or two, which leaves them without watering for 3 days which I think would be ok. I think the cool temps will help too.

I suppose I could try it out with some potting mix and see how moist it remains as a baseline.

January 28, 2015	#7
jmsieglaff Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Southern WI Posts: 2,742	Thanks for the replies so far, the more the better! Interesting seeing the spread on the replies from leave them be to water at least twice. The things that will be growing are onions, peppers, broccoli, lettuce and some herbs. The tomatoes won't be going yet (luckily). Any specific comments regarding putting a small amount of water in the 1020 flats that can be effectively wicked up by the potting mix? The way I think about it is that basically buys me an extra day or two, which leaves them without watering for 3 days which I think would be ok. I think the cool temps will help too. I suppose I could try it out with some potting mix and see how moist it remains as a baseline. Last edited by jmsieglaff; January 28, 2015 at 10:40 PM.