How to Avoid Overwatering Seedlings in the Greenhouse and in the Garden
Overwatering is the most common mistake gardeners make with seedlings—more common than underwatering. In my experience growing vegetables year-round in Sonoma Valley, I’ve lost far more seedlings to excess moisture than to drought. Seedlings don’t die from thirst overnight—but they can collapse quickly in wet, airless soil. Understanding how water behaves in seed-starting mixes and…