How can one Quart of DRiWATER give a plant enough moisture when the evapo-transpiration (ET) rate of the plant is greater than the liquefaction rate of DRiWATER?
In the first year of establishing an indigenous tree or shrub, developing a root system to sustain the plant is the main goal. If a newly planted tree or shrub is given scheduled watering during its first year, it may encourage the plant to push growth (creating greater ET rates) that it is not yet able to support by the plants root mass. When a plant is grown in the ground from seed, the root develops in proportion to support plant growth. When plant materials are grown in containers and transplanted into the ground, it is important to encourage the roots to grow out and develop so they can draw enough moisture and nutrients from the soil to be self-supportive. During the plants’ early establishment period, most of the moisture the plant is given will remain below the ground within the root mass and ET rates are lower than normal at this time. Follow the usage guidelines, always taking into consideration the species of plant material, soil conditions and how large the canopy or upper
