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- Q.Measuring The Moisture Of Soil In Pots - Dear Sir/Madam I have a number of indoor plants in pots, and always worry about when to water. I have ...
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Mkriley8 on
July 11, 2017
92691Q.Over/under watering?? HELP!!
I forgot to take a picture before I trimmed a lot of the brown dead leaves, but hopefully someone can still see the problem. It's been very hot these last couple weeks so I started watering twice a day. The peppers are doing great, but cucumbers and tomatoes are dying. Any thoughts??
Answered by
heather on
July 12, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your plants may be suffering from wilt. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/bacterial-wilt-cucumbers.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/wilting-tomato-plants.htm
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- Asked by
corneliacano on
July 12, 2017
Edgewood, NMQ.Watering
Hello! How long should I wait to water after spraying NEEM oil in my garden? Thank you!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 13, 2017A.Avoid overhead watering in most cases, then it will not effect the Neem Oil application.
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Stewart7 on
August 3, 2017
Shirley, SurreyQ.Measuring the moisture of soil in pots
Dear Sir/Madam I have a number of indoor plants in pots, and always worry about when to water. I have seen moisture meters online ranging in price from £5 up to over £100. I would just like to pop into my local garden centre and get the cheaper probe type that just pushes into the soil and a meter on top gives a reading. But can they be any good at the price? The Plants I am particularly worried about are Ficus Elastica, Ficus Benjamina, and Amazonica Alocasia Thank you for your help Stewart Hawkins
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 12, 2017A.This article has information on moisture meters.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
These articles will help refresh you on the care needed for your plants.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/ficus-tree-care.htm
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antipho on
August 6, 2017
Tucson ArizonaQ.Watering
Hi! Is it ok to water potted plants without an attachment? I'm just pointing the stream of water at the inside of the pot so it doesn't hit the soil directly. Or is it ok to just hit the soil directly with the water stream? Thanks!
- Answered by
Liz Baessler on
August 9, 2017
Certified ExpertA.It's better to have an attachment, but if you don't, then any kind of water is better than none! The main reason you don't want the water to hit the soil directly is erosion - if you water with a single stream in the same spot, it'll wear away the soil and expose the roots, which is bad. If you put the mouth of the hose against the soil, though, or point it against the side of the pot as you suggest, you should be okay. Just watch the soil and see what happens.
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Lori Martin on
October 8, 2017
Little Rock, ArkansasQ.When to water the grass
My husband thinks it is useless to water unless the sun is out because photosynthesis is not occurring. I say you can also water on overcast days, especially during our dry periods. He says there is no benefit on overcast days. (Rain is not forecast, it's just cloudy. We are in a drought.)
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 8, 2017
Certified ExpertA.You will be glad to learn that photosynthesis will occur at anytime there is any visible light present. This includes overcast weather. Also worth noting, is that watering and photosynthesis aren't necessarily connected as you would think. They can use water without photo synthesis, as they are still breathing all the time. This "breathing" is where most of the water is being spent, along with some being used for the photosynthesis cycle. It is best to water in the early morning, if possible.
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iluvplants2! on
January 2, 2018
Sugar Land, Texas 77498 Ithink zone 9Q.what kind of water to use
Should I use Distilled or Purified water on tropical plants? Thanks Lloyd Stone
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 2, 2018
Certified ExpertA.Most of the time, regular tap water will be just fine. If you have a water softener, then this can pose a problem. You can use purified, or distilled water, but I can't tell you how many times I have seen a CHLORINE deficiency in plants by doing this. (Yes they use small amounts of chlorine) But if you use a balanced full fertilizer, then this should not be an issue.
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June 5, 2018Q.Watering a plant
I am doing a science experiment and I want to know how much soft drink should I put in the plant so there is an effect on the growth?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 5, 2018A.This article may help you with your experiment.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/using-soda-on-plants.htm
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