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By Viralkillz
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Joined:  Thu Jun 28, 2018 6:53 pm
#320423
Hey guys what methods do you use to control water evaporation
I’m kinda of lazy and have them all in a large tray but the water evaporates so fast in the heat.
What methods can I use to control this?
By bananaman
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Joined:  Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:54 am
#320428
I just grow my plants in biggish pots (~1 gallon or bigger). That way, they can sit in completely dry trays for a couple of days before I need to water them again (even in 100°+ weather).
By KategoricalKarnivore
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Joined:  Wed Aug 24, 2016 5:00 pm
#320451
You can get a sheet of styrofoam and cut it to the size of your tray and cut holes for the pots. That helps keep evaporation down and also helps keep the water cooler during the summer months.
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By roarke
Posts:  2415
Joined:  Sun Nov 08, 2009 3:11 am
#324186
KategoricalKarnivore wrote:You can get a sheet of styrofoam and cut it to the size of your tray and cut holes for the pots. That helps keep evaporation down and also helps keep the water cooler during the summer months.
I don't get it. Cut a styrofoam piece and put the tray inside it ?
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