How much water for a sprouted seed in a solo cup ?

[Seadaemon]

How much water should I give a newly sprouted seed in a solo cup ? I have e read a few different answers on this subject.

 

[Azimuth]

Not really all that much. Just enough to show the roots where to go. Do not soak the medium. Also make sure it has enough light so it doesn't get too leggy.

 

[Seadaemon]

Thanks AZ !

 

[Azimuth]

There are a few schools of thought on watering, especially considering the medium. Coco is a watering every day, I like SIPs (link in my sig), and if you're in soil, Emilya Green's Em's Watering Thread is a really good place to start to learn proper technique.

 

[Bill284]

I find it makes it easier if you use a Turkey Baster.
You can control volume easily.
Watering in circles away from the stem.
Just 2 cents.


Stay safe
Bill284

 

[Seadaemon]

Hi Bill. The turkey baster is exactly what I have been using. Just not sure how much water to be using. I have a few seedling that I got started just fine, but a few others that didn't fair so well.

 

[Bill284]

Hi Bill. The turkey baster is exactly what I have been using. Just not sure how much water to be using. I have a few seedling that I got started just fine, but a few others that didn't fair so well.

Hey Seafaemon
It’s a touch easier in coco than soil.
Also with my layering method that makes it easier as well.
But soil isn’t that difficult though.
Just try and not water directly on the stem.
The roots will chase the moisture.
Always in a circle away from the center.


Stay safe
Bill284