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Indianapolis,Indiana

I planted some tomato and peppers in plastic containers with holes on the bottom.And i heard some where that you dont water from the top,but from the bottom.I soaked the containers in water and it seems like the water isnt getting in.I put about 1' of water in a cookin pan
Thanks for any help and advise.

1/21/2006 2:06:08 PM

ENGLAND

Josh
Once the Tomato & Pepper Plants get establishes it is correct that they prefere to be watered from the root and not the soil/compost surface. For starting the Seeds off though make sure that the compost you have planted the seeds in is quite moist (not soaked) and they will germinate. Take those pots/containers out of that cooking pan and let them drain, put them in a warm place and wait for germination to take place.

If you have put the Seeds into realy wet compost uncover the seeds and re sow them in fresh compost and start over.

Regards
Mike

1/21/2006 2:45:36 PM

Brighton, MI

If you want to keep moisture in your plants and fend off fungus also you may want to add a light mixture of shredded newspaper to your soil. the paper will hold moisture for the plants and the black ink has good anti-fugal properties(not the color sales papers). I put a good amount under each tomatoe plants, it also breaks down well in the soil.

2/21/2006 4:25:28 PM