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Old 11-12-2012, 08:48 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Default Re: Should I be concerned???

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Originally Posted by amantedelenguaje View Post
Thanks for the info. I will cut back on watering. I'm having difficult knowing exactly how much to water. I've tried watering once or twice a week, but the temperatures soar so much during the day and evaporate all the moisture to the point that the soil starts separating from the edges of the container. Other plants in the greenhouse (peppers and tomatoes and even a nopal cactus pad) started wilting and falling over. I stepped up the watering a bit, but I don't want my little nanners to rot. Any suggestions?
As long as it is still getting very warm in the greenhouse during the day, I wouldn't worry too much about overwatering. Most likely the soil temperature is staying pretty warm. It's probably worth investing a few bucks in a decent soil thermometer and checking the soil temp in morning to see how cool it is getting. If the soil is staying warm, then keep watering, provided you are seeing a decent rate of leaf growth. If the leaves aren't growing and the soil is consistently wet and cold, you are asking for trouble. Good luck.
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