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How often is "frequently"
ondi
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I've just planted my first ever seeds (Lollo Rossa lettuce) and all the instructions I've read online say to water frequently. Question - just how often is frequently?!
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What a useless instruction, just don't let them dry out.
In the sticks near Peterborough
Thanks guys. So in the early stages, do you think once every couple of days would work? It's not too hot at the moment.
If yu've done them in trays it's better to stand the tray in a bigger tray of water and let it soak up what it needs and then remove and drain any excess. If in the ground, you have to use your judgement so try feeling the soil next to your rows with your finger tips and if it's dry, water.
Once they have started growing well, I hardly ever water lettuces, only when they are seeds/seedlings, and then every day, unless it rains,and never found any problems.