The seedlings are filling out fast now, with full days in the sun. Feels like they’re raring to break out! Stuck in their little pots, they could be being called to by their siblings already transplanted out in the field. Who knows?! One thing for sure is how fast they’re soaking up water now. Of course, it makes sense, it’s no surprise—but the little routine meter in my head sees that a good watering lasted a couple of days just a week ago, and now, especially in the tiny plug sheet cells, the surface is dry in hours and the trays feel light. There’s the sun and the wind to help evaporation, but still—thirstier and thirstier as they wait for the field!
Hello! I just found your blog this week. Yes! I’ve also noticed the shift in how thirsty the seedlings are now. I find the tomatoes and the squashes seem to get wilty the fastest. Very thirsty plants indeed.
I started a brand new garden this spring, but my large planters have not arrived yet, so everything is still in small pots. I’m just trying to keep everything alive until the planters arrive.
I look forward to following your TinyFarm adventures.