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Self-Watering. Top or Bottom Feed Nutrients?
HughbieDoobiestarted grow question 2y ago
I'm using the AC Infinity Self Watering Fabric Pot Base, with 5 gallon pots next grow. How often would you suggest feeding them nutrients, and would you give it to them in the reservoir or top feed?
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