Watering Nursery Plants: Who's Really 'Training' Them?

A customer claims daily watering at the garden center "trains" plants to need constant moisture. In reality, greenhouse media is ultra-fast-draining to prevent root rot, so frequent watering is necessary there. Once planted in normal soil, which holds moisture longer, the homeowner must water sparingly for the first week or two to help roots acclimate. The "training" happens after purchase—not before.