Watering Guide

• First planting - Water once a day for approximately 10 minutes. You are just trying to get the seed moist so it will germinate.

• Once the seed has germinated you will water less often but for a longer period of time. For example, every other day or every third day for 15-20 minutes and then every third or fourth day for 20-30 minutes until the seed has matured. What this does is train the roots to dig deep within the soil to access water and will help the plant to become more drought tolerant.

• Once the seed has germinated, maintain a consistent watering schedule depending on current weather conditions. Over-watering, or watering so often that the water does not have the time to soak into the soil and creates constant “puddling” can cause disease problems. Watering in the early morning hours is the best time to avoid possible disease and fungus.

• Do not apply any type of herbicide or pre-emergent until approximately 3-4 weeks after planting. These chemicals can burn the tender seedlings.