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title: "FOR NEW POTTING PLANTERS/FARMERS…I’m sure this is a complete rookie…"
description: "FOR NEW POTTING PLANTERS/FARMERS…I’m sure this is a complete rookie mistake, but I’m hoping I save other from this mistake trying start planting first or…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/vw8K5ESpykxisCK8s0QkJh"
community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "PlantRocker318"
published: "2025-04-17T15:45:13.140447Z"
language: "en"
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# FOR NEW POTTING PLANTERS/FARMERS…I’m sure this is a complete rookie…

_Posted by PlantRocker318 on 2025-04-17_

FOR NEW POTTING PLANTERS/FARMERS…I’m sure this is a complete rookie mistake, but I’m hoping I save other from this mistake trying start planting first or planting in pots for the first time(me). If you bottom water, take the plants out of the saucers and let them drain, I didn’t know this and is probably why I’ve had such an issue keeping things alive! I wish I knew this sooner, but hopefully it helps someone not make the same mistake! REMOVE YOUR CONTAINERS/POT FROM BOTTOM WATERING CONTAINER/SAUCER! THEY NEED TO DRAIN!

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