"dunking" fabric pots in solution for feeding?
labergstarted grow question 3y ago
I have recently been presented with the concept of "dipping": submerging fabric pot in solution for about 8 seconds and then picking up to drain. It is intriguing to me but I am curious about it causing overwatering or root rot. Thoughts?
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gottagrowsometimeanswered grow question 3y ago
It's like feeding from the bottom when drying out the top to get rid of gnats. They suggest to just do it with water. Not nutrients. Now. I'm not saying it wouldn't work.
But, it'll have issues. And you'll have to end up feeding from the top to fix it. And keeping that material wet all the time. Would cause rot for sure.
And, another reason, why would you won't to cause yourself the hassle. As I said. You'll have to feed the top, jst to get up fixing issues.
Good growing.
And through a fabric pot..hmmm.. it wouldn't surprise me. If some nutrients markers would be distributed.
And, it would show up as overfeeding, manly yellowing on the outside of your leafs.
Whiteybulger1814answered grow question 3y ago
If you're interested in this concept you're going to love autopots, save yourself all the labor and hassle and just let gravity do the work for ya, add a air dome and you're off to the races...Autopots are by far the most user friendly system and you can mix your nutirents directly in the reservoir and let them feed whenever they want, just keep the ph in check and the VPD and you're going to have some beautiful plants,.check out my diary and see for yourself they're definitely the easiest system I've ever used
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UnkleSkunkanswered grow question 3y ago
let's say it can be done, but as you said, you need to be careful about root rot. A little while ago, experimenting, I let the soil dry out to the limit and when I watered, the water just slid off the soil and came out immediately, so I used immersion to water it completely. I didn't have any problems, but I prefer and recommend classic watering.
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