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Capa superior substrato se seca muy rapido (Exterior)

nonick123
nonick123started grow question 2 years ago
La superficie del substrato se me está secando muy rápidamente al sacarlas al exterior ¿Que me recomendáis para colocar encima? ¿Arcilla expandida (Arlita)? ¿Paja? ¿Otra cosa? Gracias!
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Benzels
Benzelsanswered grow question 2 years ago
I use sugar cane straw mulch but yes straw or any fine light mulch will do. Wouldnt suggest the clay balls as in the sun, they get pretty warm and pass the heat on to the substrate and can make the roots very warm with low oxygen -not good for the roots. So a light color straw mulch is best. Start with a thin layer and see how you go and slowly make it thicker until you hit the point it doesnt dry out too fast but isnt too slow to dry out either. Great idea keeping them in white containers too. Very good idea. 😊
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BudMachine
BudMachineanswered grow question 2 years ago
This is a good thing. Okay. So let me give you quick 101 as to this is a good thing. Roots need to breath Need to see intake of water How your outside conditions show your top soil to, indications your plant is more thirsty and needs more water. Till the top and if its dry deep down. And you find it still moist. You are just dealing with high temps drying out your sub. As roots are below surface level. Itll do no good but harm to cover it with anything. As it'll lower the intake of 02/co2 to your roots. As your top soil dries o2 is drawn down into your sub allowing your roots to breath. Win, win, win No need run adjust. If you want. You can add clay pebbles on your pot. Will stop any unwanted bugs laying eggs as they'll have no soil to do it on. But this is a process. Again, just till top lightly. Or push your finger in and in its damp you just have evaporation from hot weather. Again, this helps draw in stuff for your roots to breath. You should never have a fully wet top. As it'll smoother your roots.
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