[benwalton]

Hello. I seek advice about water. Is rain water or tap water better for seedlings and why? Thank you.

[DD.]

Welcome to the forums.

From the RHS:

Seeds and seedlings are the most critical stages for many plants, so make sure seed beds and seeds sown in containers are kept moist while plants are establishing. Always use fresh tapwater for this, for water stored in waterbutts may contain pathogens (such as germs and bacteria) that could affect seedling growth.

Full link here:

https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/beginners-guide/vegetable-basics/watering-vegetables

[benwalton]

Thank you.

[grinling]

Thanks DD will do the complete opposite from now on.

[Growster...]

An old gardening guru chum also recommended that the water was never too cold as well!

[Baldy]

An old gardening guru chum also recommended that the water was never too cold as well!

Quite right Growster - I always test the water is not too hot / too cold before I bath my little darlings - find an elbow works best to check.