I'm just starting out with gardening and I have a bit of a panic because there's a week of rain predicted here in the DMV area. I've recently planted some seeds – tomatoes, herbs, sugar snap peas, bunching onions, and watermelon. Most of them are in pots, but I have a few larger containers outside that I can't move indoors. Everything has just started sprouting, and I'm worried about them getting too much rain. Should I bring them inside, especially the tomatoes and onions? And what about the watermelon that's in the soil outside? I really don't want to lose my little sprouts! Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Honestly, your seedlings should be fine where they are! If they’re already rooted in the soil, they can handle a little rain. Just make sure your pots drain well; check them during the rain to see how they’re doing. I wouldn’t recommend repotting now since they’re still delicate. Let them get used to the weather!
I totally get your worry, but I've been through this too! I had two weeks of rain after planting, and my seedlings survived just fine. They might be a bit cranky without sunlight, but they're tougher than we think. If your soil drains well, just leave them be and let Mother Nature do her thing. If you're still concerned, maybe cover them with something to keep them from getting too waterlogged.
Exactly! Plus, rainwater can be really good for plants!