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Title: Tomato Seeds: Too much water
Post by: Aled on March 04, 2016, 13:01

Hello All
I am after a bit of advice. I think I may have over watered my tomato seeds. Is there anything I can do, or do I just keep my fingers crossed?
Many thanks
Aled

Title: Re: Tomato Seeds: Too much water
Post by: mumofstig on March 04, 2016, 13:11

Just keep them warm (but don't overdo the heat in an effort to dry them out) and hope for the best.

I'm assuming they're in a container with drainage holes......

Title: Re: Tomato Seeds: Too much water
Post by: Aled on March 04, 2016, 13:35

Thanks mumofstig, that's what i'll do, although I did put them by the Aga yesterday! (oh dear!)
You are correct they are in container with drainage holes.
Thanks
Aled

Title: Re: Tomato Seeds: Too much water
Post by: Fairy Plotmother on March 04, 2016, 14:11

Sit the container on something absorbent and it should help to drag the water out!

Title: Re: Tomato Seeds: Too much water
Post by: Aled on March 04, 2016, 14:54

Many thanks, yes I put some newspaper at the bottom of the container so it looks like I'm on the right track.

Cheers
Aled

Title: Re: Tomato Seeds: Too much water
Post by: Aled on March 07, 2016, 09:43

Cheated a bit a put another four seeds in a separate pot without too much water this time!
Cheers
Aled

Title: Re: Tomato Seeds: Too much water
Post by: Snoop on March 08, 2016, 13:31

That's not cheating. That's sensible. :)

Title: Re: Tomato Seeds: Too much water
Post by: Aled on March 08, 2016, 14:40

Cheers snoop.
Aled

Title: Re: Tomato Seeds: Too much water
Post by: Aled on March 11, 2016, 09:34

And the saga continues, put another 5 seeds in last night, without too much water, and you'll never guess, 2 of the over watered ones have pushed through. We are in with a chance!
Cheers for the advice all.
Cheers
Aled

Title: Re: Tomato Seeds: Too much water
Post by: mumofstig on March 11, 2016, 10:20

Good news  :)

You'll soon have too many, as is usual  :D

Title: Re: Tomato Seeds: Too much water
Post by: Aled on March 14, 2016, 09:49

And we now have 5 seeds which have pushed through as well as both of my squashes. Happy Days!
Cheers
Aled

Title: Re: Tomato Seeds: Too much water
Post by: Aled on March 16, 2016, 09:37

And now 8 from the original 10 have pushed through, that will do nicely! :D
Thanks all
Aled

Title: Re: Tomato Seeds: Too much water
Post by: Snoop on March 16, 2016, 15:44

Congratulations!

Title: Re: Tomato Seeds: Too much water
Post by: Aled on March 17, 2016, 09:57

Cheers snoop. Now looks like I've got too many as the other spares I put in have all pushed through too!
Ah well my Father and my in laws can have some of the spares.
Aled