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Old 04-10-2007, 03:02 PM
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Ok, I'm using Foxfarm Ocean Forest with 20% perlite. I think I overwatered the hell out of my babies when they were still in cups (used same soil ratio then). All leaves drooped and turned yellow.

Transplanted to 3 gallon pots and now the soil dries out very quickly - the bottom of the pots are bone dry in about a day. Is this normal? I live in a fairly dry climate and the grow area is well-ventilated. I'm hesitant to water every day or two as my plants still don't seem to have fully recovered from overwatering yet. Any advice appreciated.
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You need to have a thermometer and a Hygrometer along with a moisture meter. Then you won't have to guess what the conditions are. Its pretty hard for us to tell you what they are where you are, unless we are there too.
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Temp stays around 77 degrees and humidity levels are normal.
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I water when the soil looks or feels dry. Having good drainage holes is definitely a plus. I water until I see the first sign of the water coming out of the bottom. Good luck.
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with that soil , when you water ,completely saturate it then let it dry completely, dont check the top for moisture check the bottom through drain holes dont water again until the soil at the BOTTOM of the pot is dry . all that crap about "water when the top inch or so is dry" is bullshitt, flood and drain .
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I think they're recovering from the overwaterring. I'll water when the moisture meter shows dry at the bottom, regardless of how frequently this may be.

Thanks for the help.
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in 3 gallon pot you should be able to hold almost 1 gallon there should be plenty of water for at least 3 days @ that temp
 

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