how much to water seedlings in quart pots?

[vindiesel]

i just planted sprouted seeds today in 1qt pots in promix and alittle extra perlite. watering w/ room temp RODI water. how much and how often should i water? i don't want to over or underwater. i watered once probably about 6 oz each, not too much. top of soil just moist but about 5 hours have passed and top of soil barely moist. containers feel just slightly heavier now than when dry. thanks. there's 5 pots in a tent under 250W CMH.
vin

 

[1G12]

Your containers may have more water in them than you think. I like to give newly sprouted seeds that have just been put into soil 1 good squirt out of a turkey baster which holds about 1 oz. I do this about every other day until things begin to grow a bit....then I give 2 squirts. This is just what works for me.

 

[vindiesel]

damn. 1oz that's it...? that's like nothing. what do i know though...
should top of soil feel moist or barely noticably moist?

 

[MoleMcHenry]

vin, I think 1g12 gave good advice. Do what he says. When it gets dry an inch or two down, water again.

 

[vindiesel]

yeah they were dry this morning almost. watered each about 4 oz. water barely drained. have osciallting fan on all night. may be drying quicker from that. 2 of the 5 broke through already.

 

[Sleepy]

yep...

yep...

Your containers may have more water in them than you think. I like to give newly sprouted seeds that have just been put into soil 1 good squirt out of a turkey baster which holds about 1 oz. I do this about every other day until things begin to grow a bit....then I give 2 squirts. This is just what works for me.

i use a mister/sprayer for the same purpose...

i like the turkey baster idea...

 

[vindiesel]

it's been almost a week. i think the oscillating 24/7 fan on low is maybe drying soil some. i water a tad in am, about 10 minutes later, i add same amount, just enough so alittle water ends up draining into saucer. i have been doing this every day. they are growing fast.

 

[facelift]

Looking at the date of your post, you should be able to water enough so that water spills out of the drainage hole. Otherwise, for the 1st week, you don;t and shouldn;t water too much. If the seedlings are not established with a strong root system, too much water can uproot the little one.