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Declining soil level in pots - top them off?

StunFlower
StunFlowerstarted grow question 4 years 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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DoctorGreenThumb
DoctorGreenThumbanswered grow question 4 years 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.
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Bloombuster
Bloombusteranswered grow question 4 years ago
Приветствую, бро! В случае просадки субстрата, рекомендуется восполнить его уровень до ранней отметки, предварительно слегка вспушив верхний слой (1 - 3 сантиметра) старой поверхности, желательно это делать осторожно, не повреждая корни у поверхности субстрата. 👌😇👍 Обычно усадку субстрата даёт агрессивный полив, возможно вам поможет в будущем идея применения капельного полива, чтоб исключить размыв или усадку субстрата. 😉 Удачи, бро! 👋
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NobodysBuds
NobodysBudsanswered grow question 4 years 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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