$bkbbudz$
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OOOPS...My Bad! You Grow girl!
1 week into my first grow...
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fractalcat
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@Alienwidow ... So today the pots felt significantly lighter and I decided they needed water, I split up 2 gallons amidst 6 girls... Too much or not enough!?
Alienwidow
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Doesnt sound like enough. Id say youd want all the dirt to get wet so the roots go to the outside to get water. But no or not alot of runoff just to keep whats in there where it is. Id say you should be able to fit a gallon or more in each five gallon pot no prob.
fractalcat
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OK I ended up doing like a gallon
fractalcat
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Also they seem a little droopy still, but they normally perk up when the lights go back on at 6. Is it normal for them to droop a bit but then recover? Still too much water lol?
I'm sorry and thanks for the help. My boyfriend is out of town so it's just me, my 8 month old, and 18 needy women lol
Alienwidow
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Aww i love babies. The watering sounds good, once the plants are a little crispy theres no making them uncrispy so just wait it out. Once youve replanted and have the temps dialed in your pretty much on cruise control for the next month. Id start giving them low ppms of food in a couple of weeks and start low doses of a calmag supplement every second or third watering. But other than that id just sit back and read to the baby
you wont need to do much. Ya they might droop a bit after a transplant but theyll bounce back. Just make sure your letting the pots dry out pretty good before watering again. I lift them gently to test how heavy they are, or poke my finger gently into the soil. If its still damp your probably good for a couple more hours. You dont want to water until the pot feels light in your hand.
Blunted 4 lyfe
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1000watts of lights for a seedling, am I the only one to think 1000 watt is too high for seedlings?
B4L
Alienwidow
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In the picture it looks like the lights are about three feet away. Should be ok.
oldtimer54
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I was so happy when I stumbled upon this site almost 4 years ago.But what I soon realized was just asking one question you could be bombarded with many conflicting recommendations leading to more confusion.
There are many people here worthy of listening to and learning from but your job is figuring out who they are.
I can offer this bit of information the only true way to become a better grower is personal experience. You will have success and failures learn from both.
Good luck on your current endeavor !
$bkbbudz$
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One of the truest statements ever made on RIU!!!!.
I suggest to posters to get at least 10 'opinions' then if 7 out of 10 say the same thing...it MIGHT be good info.