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Smeags
Smeagsstarted grow question 5 years ago
Any advice on good watering techniques and organizational tips and tricks for watering. For current and or future grows. I'm aware my pot size selection was way to large for this auto grow. Should I invest in a self watering rig for the future? Less hassle?
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Nor_Cal_Kannabliss
Nor_Cal_Kannablissanswered grow question 5 years ago
It can be nice for extended trips but factor in something breaks more often that way requiring more investment. If it seems worth it to you there is no harm in buying like an Autopots system. I keep a calendar next to my grow area and log on my phone with helping keep track of watering and feedings. I personally love the involvement not having an automatic system requires and I feel like my plants will always benefit more from the constant attention unlike what tends to happy with automatic solutions. Hopefully this helps! Happy Growing!👊
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GaiaGreenGiant
GaiaGreenGiantanswered grow question 5 years ago
Here it goes! Small plants like to receive less water at a time but more frequently where as bigger plants enjoy a good drench less often - Generally every foot of growth requires one gallon of medium for proper root space and water holding capacity - Try not to water plants before lights out to avoid a greater RH spike and possible overwatering - Oxygenate your perfectly PH balanced water ALWAYS - Allow your medium to dry out between watering as quickly as possible, give it the lift test or stick your finger in soil up to first knuckle in search of cool moisture, if it still feels cool, wait - Keep track of watering with log - There is no all inclusive watering schedule as your environment/medium/developmental stage dictates water quantity. Your Temp and RH will affect how quickly a plant transpires and absorbs more or less water/nutrients. Plants in hot environments with low RH could quickly develop nute burn where as those in cooler environments with a high RH could easily become overwatered, look up VPD it will make you a more intuitive grower. I'm not using my auto pots right now for my grow since I am doing it organically. The system works by capillary action and I am top dressing so I need to water it in. Hope any of this was helpful. Cheers
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DeadwebsiteBoringcommunity
DeadwebsiteBoringcommunityanswered grow question 5 years ago
Lol sorry what terrible advice I give sometimes... My advice is too have no schedule.. Pay no attention to me lol. Pick norcal lol ha ha haha.
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DeadwebsiteBoringcommunity
DeadwebsiteBoringcommunityanswered grow question 5 years ago
I personally don't have a schedule... I'm autistic though so my solutions don't work for everyone. And my advice doesn't always make sense. Despite good intentions. Anyway I just kind of let em do there thing and water as needed... This may not work for you... I'm very in touch with the ladies..
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