![]() ![]() Because most commercial moisture testers rely on an electrical conductivity method, however it is possible to get miss-readings due to high salinity or other conditions. ![]() A moisture tester can be an excellent tool to help determine when roots are in need of a drink. Elevate pots on stones in the saucer to keep them above standing drainage water. Water before leaves of the Sweet Southern Cherry Tree show wilting, and when roots have reached about 50% dryness. In Containers: Develop a watering schedule so the roots maintain even moisture, but are not waterlogged. Gator Bags are a good investment that will help minimize the watering chore. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. ![]() Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. In the Ground: After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Sweet Southern Cherry Tree a good deep watering. ![]()
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