Watering

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Watering

Postby alcoo » Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:59 pm

I have a ton and a half of milkweed but have noticed some is not lasting like it should. So, I have been doing a little bit of research on my own and realized that the way you spray/water the plants makes a large difference. It seems like a standard greenhouse can grow it, but different hoses and watering methods and schedules can make a really huge difference in the end! Does anyone know if this kind of teejet sprayer has a shower setting? I think that might make all the difference. Let me know as I am only a couple years into this.
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Re: Watering

Postby Mona Miller » Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:28 pm

The plants should be watered from the bottom and not the top. Don't over water.

Now, what species of milkweed are you talking about. Can you give us a state location? What you can grow has to do with planting zones? How hot or cold is your area?
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Re: Watering

Postby alcoo » Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:24 am

Indianapolis and the milkweed is grown in a greenhouse environment. I knew about the watering from top but maybe I forget to tell my husband, who has done some watering!
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Re: Watering

Postby Mona Miller » Fri Jan 13, 2012 7:40 am

What is the species of milkweed?
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