Water in trays?

bigblue · March 1, 2014

Hi all,
I am planning on starting some seeds for the first time. I am curious as to how to water? I noticed that the seed cells were slotted in the bottom which I would assume is for drainage. After the seeds are sown, should they be bottom watered (from the tray) or should I water from the top? If from the bottom, does this require a second tray to lift the cells out of the water? I would expect they should not stand in water for long. Then of course, how often and to what level? I would hate to kill my project before it starts. I have read here that damping off may be connected to excess water (as well as other issues).

March 1, 2014	#1
bigblue Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Michigan Zone 6a Posts: 35	Water in trays? Hi all, I am planning on starting some seeds for the first time. I am curious as to how to water? I noticed that the seed cells were slotted in the bottom which I would assume is for drainage. After the seeds are sown, should they be bottom watered (from the tray) or should I water from the top? If from the bottom, does this require a second tray to lift the cells out of the water? I would expect they should not stand in water for long. Then of course, how often and to what level? I would hate to kill my project before it starts. I have read here that damping off may be connected to excess water (as well as other issues).