sprench

Definition

A greenhouse industry portmanteau of 'spray' and 'drench' that describes a watering technique more thorough than spraying but less saturating than drenching. It's when you give your plants a proper drink without drowning them. Proof that every profession needs unnecessarily specific jargon to feel legitimate.

Example Usage

The poinsettias need a sprench of fungicide this week—not too much, just enough to wet the top layer of soil.

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