Will I ever learn?

[Silentrunning]

Hello.

My name is Doug.

I am a chronic over waterer.

I have tried to quit cold turkey but I always return to my evil ways.

My latest victims are 2 dozen tomato seedlings. They were perfect until I kept watering. And watering. And watering. I can’t help myself. I don’ Think there is any hope for me. Maybe there is a 12 step method for people afflicted with this curse. I can only hope.

 

[Sheal]

I think a water shortage would be your only cure Silentrunning.

 

[Upsy Daisy]

Turn it off at the mains @Silentrunning

 

[MaryMary]

Normally, I discourage people from watering by the calendar.

In your case, I'm going to suggest it!!!

Pick a day, (maybe two, since they are seedlings...) and those are the only days you are allowed to water!!

 

[DirtMechanic]

I think it was a freudian thing where you have an excuse to reseed.. but thats just meimho.

 

[alp]

You need a graphic reminder

Doug, stop your massacre
with water!
Only water when soil is dry to the touch!
Don't make the plantS go OUCH!​

 

[Chuck]

Seedlings are difficult as to know when to water. Myself, I water when the cell is light in weight. Saturate a cell of soil and feel how heavy it is. With a little experience you will soon never over water again.

 

[MaryMary]

"Don't make the plants go ouch!!"

@alp, you're killing me!!

 

[Upsy Daisy]

agree, she has a great way with words!

 

[alp]

agree, she has a great way with words!

I personally have found you to be very humorous and MaryMary very well-read!

 

[MaryMary]

Reading is good for you!


Picture and quote:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/...tion-improves-brain-connectivity-and-function

Reading improves brain connections in red.

* And since I don't want to hijack SilentRunning's thread:

Doug!! Step away from the watering can!!

 

[TomatoTango]

They also have meters now you can get for $10 that you stick 6-8 inches into the ground near the plant, telling you on a meter when the soil is dried out. So long as you can keep the prongs halfway clean, they work and will stop you from overwatering.

Tomatoes are also one of those plants that will tell you when they want water, by physically slumping over. Wait until they tell you and record it in a log if you need to when you water them. I do this for ph adjustments, fertilizer, and plants that have asinine watering requirements-like aloe.