Water / Shade / SEEDLINGS question

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Water / Shade / SEEDLINGS question

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First THANK YOU ahead of time for all you helps!!!

My Question is how often should I water my 9 month old seedlings?

And this morning I made this shade (umbrella in photo) for my seedlings as I wait for the 50% diffuse material to filter the sunshine coming in the mail.

AND look what’s coming! (Parodia Penicillata flower)

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Re: Water / Shade / SEEDLINGS question

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Oh I forgot to ask. Will the umbrella idea work? To protect seedlings from Direct sunlight?
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I think it would protect them from the harshest sun but not early morning or evening sun. As long as it doesn't fly away...
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I would build a 2x2 wood frame up around the bench like a roof, attach right to it nails or screws, and attach shade cloth to the south and top and sides leaving the back open or at least not stapled so you can get in there.

Slant the top so in Winter or when it rains you can have plastic over shade cloth and the water will run off. I like the wheels .

Umbrella works for now but first big wind and its not working plus birds, rats, slugs whatever lives in the area they will possible eat your seedlings.
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keith wrote: Wed Jun 01, 2022 4:50 pm I would build a 2x2 wood frame up around the bench like a roof, attach right to it nails or screws, and attach shade cloth to the south and top and sides leaving the back open or at least not stapled so you can get in there.

Slant the top so in Winter or when it rains you can have plastic over shade cloth and the water will run off. I like the wheels .

Umbrella works for now but first big wind and its not working plus birds, rats, slugs whatever lives in the area they will possible eat your seedlings.
Thank you Keith. Your right.
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keith wrote: Wed Jun 01, 2022 4:50 pmI would build a 2x2 wood frame up around the bench like a roof,
Keith how often do I water the seedlings?
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keith wrote: Wed Jun 01, 2022 4:50 pm I would build a 2x2 wood frame up around the bench like a roof, attach right to it nails or screws, and attach shade cloth to the south and top and sides leaving the back open or at least not stapled so you can get in there.

Slant the top so in Winter or when it rains you can have plastic over shade cloth and the water will run off. I like the wheels .

Umbrella works for now but first big wind and its not working plus birds, rats, slugs whatever lives in the area they will possible eat your seedlings.

Keith I am working on what you said here now just waiting for my 50% shade cloth.

Keith see photo attached

Keith why do you have this additional netting around the seedlings in the photo your photo? Why?

Thank you Keith thank you for sharing your passion.
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