So here's the situation: I know absolutely nothing about gardening, but a friend asked me to water their greenhouses while they're away. I totally messed up and left the sprinkler running for about 45 minutes instead of the 10 minutes they recommended. I'm really worried that I might have damaged their plants. They have spinach, silverbeet, and cabbage, and I'm wondering how bad the situation is. Did I cause any serious harm? Can this be fixed easily, or should I just hold off on watering for a few days?
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Most plants will be okay with a little extra water. Just keep an eye on the drainage. You might just waste some water, but the plants will be fine.
Honestly, it could have been worse! Most people under-water when they are asked to garden-sit, so you're doing pretty well! Just keep an eye on it and wait until the top layer of soil dries before watering again!
You should be alright! I've accidentally left my water running overnight, and the plants came out just fine. Reach out to your friend and ask them what they want you to do next. If you don’t hear back, check the soil tomorrow. If it’s still really wet, it can probably go another day without water; just keep an eye on it!
Even a heavy rain wouldn’t typically harm those plants. You just gave them a little extra love—no big deal!
No worries! Just give it a couple of days without watering, especially since it's likely warm out. Check the soil and when it’s dry on top, you can start watering it again like before.
Honestly, you probably didn’t do any real harm. Those crops are tough! Just let the soil dry out before you water again, and don’t stress too much about it!
Great advice! Always good to remember that watering schedules are just guides. It really varies by plant and the conditions.