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Old 10-29-2015, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by titleist1 View Post
I am hoping yesterday's warmish rain and the sunny 70* we had here today gives it a growth spurt. Although I had been watering the seed and sprouts, my unscientific theory is that our cold 55* spring fed well water doesn't promote growth as well as a warm rain.

The same affect can be seen with the tomato plants and the flower beds. Hose watering will keep them alive, but once they are hit with a warm rain they grow like they are on steroids.
Have you had your well water tested? Could have salt in it.
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