Declining soil level in pots - top them off?
StunFlowerstarted grow question 6y ago
When I set up the pots for my outdoor grow I filled them about 1" below the top of the container. Since then, the soil mix has settled to the point where it is now about 4" below the rim of the pot. Do I need to be concerned? Should I be topping it off?
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DoctorGreenThumbanswered grow question 6y ago
You can if you want. You say it's a 7 gallon pot so you probably have 4.5-5 gallons of soil. That is plenty for an auto. If you want to top it up do it when she flips to flower. Add 1.5-2 inches of pre moisten soil with the start of flower nutes and give a lite feeding.
Bloombusteranswered grow question 6y ago
Hey there, bro! In case of substrate settling, it's recommended to bring its level back up to the early mark, gently fluffing the top layer (1 - 3 centimeters) of the old surface beforehand, preferably doing this carefully so as not to damage the roots at the surface of the substrate. 👌😇👍 Usually, substrate settling is caused by aggressive watering; maybe the idea of using drip irrigation will help you in the future to avoid washing away or settling of the substrate. 😉 Good luck, bro! 👋
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NobodysBudsanswered grow question 6y ago
yeah go for it...
and, it adds some nutes with the fresh soil. covers up any roots nearing surface. All good things.
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