thanatos

How often do you usually water after the seeds have sprouted?

greybeard

thanatos
Not meaning to sound like a smart *ss, but when ever the soil is dry. This will depend on a few factors like how big the pot is, humity, air movement etc. If you touch the soil with your fingertips and it feels moist then don't water. If it feels dry then give it a good soaking. Seedlings roots are not very deep so check if the pot needs water often, maybe twice a day.

For the smallest of seedlings I might even go to the trouble of using a straw. Stick the straw in a glass of clean water, stick your finger over the end. The water is 'trapped' in the straw. I simply position the straw near the root and remove my finger, thereby releasing the water. I only bother with this for the most fragile of plants. Otherwise they get their drink from the watering can.

I hope this helped and best of luck to you. GB

thanatos

When do I stop watering in that fashion and start watering every 2-3 days?

greybeard

thanatos,
I use a watering can for all my plants beginning on day one. It is only if I feel a desire to give extra attention to a plant, will I do the trick with the straw. I might do that if the root is not anchored in the soil. I might give this special treatment for three days to a week. If the plant is not healthy by this time I yank it out of the ground. Maybe that makes me a stone cold killer, I just want strong healthy plants. In nature, these plants usually make it on there own. I am not a proponent of babying plants a whole lot. Give them reasonable conditions and they will grow and trive. These plants want to live! I just try to stay out of there way.
One man's opinion. Best of luck to you GB