It's funny. This thread is like New York Cheese Cake. I check all my other subscriptions, and then check the 600. Kinda like saving the CK for dessert. =)
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It's funny. This thread is like New York Cheese Cake. I check all my other subscriptions, and then check the 600. Kinda like saving the CK for dessert. =)
"If you can't say it clearly, you don't understand it yourself." - John Searle
http://www.rollitup.org/grow-journals/514859-afrawfraws-second-grow-journal.html
I'm the same afraw. I feel like it's the only reason I check the other threads is just to get through them, to check the 6.
So I have a question for you soil type peeps. I just put clones in soil... 3 gal pots. The bottom third of each pot is super soil, the middle third is Roots Organics Original, and the top third is Roots Organic Green Light (same as Original with more perlite mixed in). I patted the soil down after each soil, I hope that was ok. Not too much pressure, just kind of set it, if that makes sense. The question.
When and how much do I give it for it's first watering in the soil?
These plants are for a friend who is going to use only water, so I'll start them off that way as well. Sadly, no tea for these gals. I'm gonna use tap water as well. Do I need to let that sit out like I've read people do? I really can't imagine it making that big a difference... but then again, I've only ever used RO.
Also... do I ph adjust the water? If so, what ph do I want it?
Thanks for the help.
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Definatly PH the water! Organics love 6.2 to 6.6. Unless your water district has a website to check tap samples, I would let it aerate for 24hrs. Some amounts of chlorine are needed for cell management and growth. But too much can be toxic. Good luck!
P.S. Tea isn't necessary if everything is in the soil. Usually "Ammenders" as I call them, must let the soil "Cook" before using. Water will do just fine for 2-3 weeks. If it yellows, throw some alfalfa meal as a top dress, buried under 1/2" of soil.
"If you can't say it clearly, you don't understand it yourself." - John Searle
http://www.rollitup.org/grow-journals/514859-afrawfraws-second-grow-journal.html
for me the first watering is when i transplant them..wter them in..dont flood but get all areas wet...after that when they are that small, they rarely need more than 1-2 waterings a week...as for the ph...i use tap and havent bothered to check it...but i have good tapwater here...if u are going to stabalize then the optimal range for soil 6.5-7.0...where-as with hydro its more like 5.8...hope that helps
i believe alot of water district no longer use chlorine but have been using chloramine instead...my understanding that chloramine doesnt dissapate as quickly or completely as chlorine does
Hey! Day 2 of 12/12!
DP and 2 caramelicious. Looks like DP might yield more....Hmmm.
It looks lonely, but he'll get 4 more friends soon. Need cash for those 240V smart cords. Grrrrr.
Peace 6'rs!
"If you can't say it clearly, you don't understand it yourself." - John Searle
http://www.rollitup.org/grow-journals/514859-afrawfraws-second-grow-journal.html
Jig, I am sure you are going to get a whole bunch of ways to water in soil. I found that using the "Making It Rain" technique works best for me. Try different things jig to see what works best for you and how you grow..Since your not using nutes, I would say just make sure you maintain the proper pH level to have the most uptake of your soil's nutes. I have grown in all types of mediums and they all have their Pros and Cons. Whats good is you have them in Fabric Pots!!!! Good luck bro man and you are a real good guy to be helping a friend like that. Just means good karma coming your way brother Jig!!!
One last piece of advice, dont expect the plant to grow as fast as hydro or CoCo. They grow a little slower in soil.
Some drama in the Euro Cup yesterday huh..
Peace
FM
"EDIT": DaSmokingBear good info bro, http://www.chloramine.org/chloraminefacts.htm.
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