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[Jay Cutts <orders@cuttsreviews.com>]

How about water wicks? They bring a steady supply of water to the soil 
without causeing waterlogging. Also maybe have the pots inside a large 
plastic bag to keep in humidity.

Regards,

Jay

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On 3/3/2012 8:40 AM, alden@waldenwinds.com wrote:
> I want to start some small seeds of trees this year.
>
> In prior years, when I did get germination, I lost the resulting planted
> seedlings in their two-leaf stage before they could develop their first
> leaves, because they dried out in the pots.
>
> I can only think of two ways to overcome drying losses.
>
> One is to have an automatic mister.  I've done this before for
> cuttings...but is attendant with lots of set-up time, so is costly of my
> time.  Usually capital demanding, too.
>
> A second is to leave the pots always in standing water.  How many species
> object to the presence of standing water on the bottoms of their pots?
> Is clay better suited to the job of standing in water than plastic?   Thank
> you for any thoughts.
> Charlie in Massachusetts
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