Kitchen Garden Forum

I often see the instruction to keep compost "moist" when growing seeds. What does everyone consider to be "moist"?
I have the following table in my head and would like the comments of others.

Sodden
Wet
Moist
Damp
Dry
Parched

I am particularly intrigued as to whether "moist" and "damp" should be reversed.
I do have too much time on my hands at the moment.

I would class them as the same, WestHamRon.

It helps to add a clear plastic cover to keep the moisture in, uncovered it can evaporate quite quickly.

Hi WHR,
I take moist, in seeds sown in modules, pots, trays and plants potted up,
to be that you can feel moisture to touch on the surface without being actually wet.
JB.

Yes I use the touch test too! Same with house plants except I usually push my fingers in the compost a little and if it feels dry I water.