Someone recently asked me about my watering can. I do have a favorite.
A small copper can. Long curved spout connected at the bottom. And a nice big handle. It was a birthday gift back when.
I like the steady stream of water. Not too much, not too little. I like the look and feel of metal. I like the weight and feel of the can. Its small, so sometimes I keep a full gallon of water nearby to refill it with.
I like to water and thoroughly wet the soil. Then I wait until the soil top dries out and the seedlings start to look like they are almost starting to wilt before I water again.
This is my first time starting flowers and vegetables from seed. I have been using a spray bottle and giving my seedlings a couple of good mists per day. I'm new at this, so I'm not sure what I'm doing. But, I figure people have been growing food since the beginning of time, so it can't be that difficult.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely!
ReplyDeleteI admired that watering when you posted your seedling setup. I thought to myself how perfect it would be water the little seedlings without drowning them (like I have a tendency to do).
ReplyDeleteThat's a good looking can!
ReplyDeleteWatering can's are one of my favorites. I have been know to collect the galvanized outdoor cans.
ReplyDeleteI have one designed like this, not even close to being as pretty as yours (mine is green plastic), but I think the reason I like it is because it has the same shape; a rounded handle and narrow nozzle with an s-shaped curve. Its perfect for watering trays of seedlings.
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