A solution: Fill the bottom of the planter with inorganic material that will take up space (eg empty water or pop bottles, with the lids on), and then just fill the top with soil.
Yep, they have to be watered every day. Missing a day adds another day to the growth time. If you have access to Deluxe Retaining Soil (Ginger Island recipe), this keeps them watered 100% but you can't use any other additives such as speed-gro or fertilizer.
It's best to add drainage material such as broken old terracotta or pebbles / stones in the base of the pot . You can also use gravel and then compost . Then you can plant the pot up with your chosen plant . If you have a large pot you can lighten the load with polystyrene or vermiculite added in the compost .
How to Plant in a Pot Step 1: gather your plant(s), potting soil & container. Step 2: layer the bottom of the container with soil, leave enough room for the plant(s) Step 3: remove the plant(s) from their original containers. Step 4: disturb the roots a little, this will help them grow better.
Layering: Add depth and dimension to your arrangement by strategically placing taller large pots of tall plants at the back or center, medium-sized plants in the middle, and trailing or low-growing plants in small containers towards the front or edges.
The greenhouse crops behave like the farm, except that seasons and weather don't affect them. So you do need to water them. It is recommended to use sprinklers in the greenhouse.
Yep, they have to be watered every day. Missing a day adds another day to the growth time. If you have access to Deluxe Retaining Soil (Ginger Island recipe), this keeps them watered 100% but you can't use any other additives such as speed-gro or fertilizer.
Nothing happens if you don't water them for 1 day except they will be harvestable 1 day later. 2 days and beyond they will die though. Like swarm of kittenz said, always check weather on the TV. if it rains you can let your watering can be upgraded.
Every crop needs to be watered each day until fully grown. An immature crop that is not watered on any day does not die, but it does not grow either. Mature crops that produce multiple harvests also require daily watering. Crops planted outside do not need to be watered on days in which it rains.