kid cannabis
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dont go by a set time to water. if the soil is dry at the top check the bottom and if its dry WATER... i do full grows in pots that sizr due to spacial concens and water every other day
The part about not having a set water schedule is correct. During veg, I only water when the plant needs it, which is when she begins to droop noticeably. Some say this stresses the plant, NOT TRUE. When growing in doors in containers (1-3 Gal. Pots) alot of growers have trouble determining when to water. Usually using the " Lift the Pot" Method or following a set schedule. The problem with the "Lift the Pot" method is that overall, it is inaccurate because so many factors can make the pot feel heavier or lighter. The problem with following a schedule is that if you set your watering time to early you could over water you plants causing them to become root bound. When the very bottom of the pot stays contantly moist from overwatering, roots gather at the bottom of the pot because roots naturally search downward for water. When the soil is allowed to dry thoroughly the roots go in search of water in left, right, up and downward dirctions allowing the roots to utilize all of the rootball instead of just collecting at the bottom of the pot. Proper watering(and pruning) is the key to growing "Bonsai" mother plants which when done correctly, will live for years in veg in 1-2 quart pots. When you water you plants (1/2 - 1 Gal. of water for 1-3 Gal. pots), it should be done in two parts. give them half of their water and the other half 45 min later. DO NOT BE ALRMED BY THE POOL OF WATER, IT WILL ABSORB INTO THE MEDIUM. Once you get a feel for you plants and their needs, it'll get easier. Im at the point to where when i water there is only a few teaspoons of water left in the catch tray, all the rest was absorbed by the soil.yea its ok a lot of people dont know this either because they use larger pots that take longer to dry out.... almost as soon a i water start to see a little dribble.... most people grow in 2+gallon pots i use about 1/3 to half gallon containers....
all those reasons you just gave and u missed the most impotant one.....YOUR PH.....Dont become one of those MG Haters, I grow in MG and have nothing but success, but only after dialing in my pH. Trust me that where your prob lies.i'm thinking they're pretty small myself...they got about 5 nodes but aren't as bushy as I would like them to be...i'm thinking it was the wrong medium (MG), temps and maybe got a little root bound in the 3" pots...as soon as I transplanted them they took off... however I added a few more lights and now the temps are hanging around 87-90 degrees even with a DIY AC cooler...dunno what to do to get them where they need to be,,,any suggestions would be most helpful
as far as your temps i would say just invest in one of thesehttp://www.hvacquick.com/scfnconfig.php?fm=DB&PHPSESSID=j9ahd2c2ndrt1unspgn6fdojm6...they seem simple enough to wire to a regular plug and they come in good CFM's. the average closet would use about 80 cfmsi'm thinking they're pretty small myself...they got about 5 nodes but aren't as bushy as I would like them to be...i'm thinking it was the wrong medium (MG), temps and maybe got a little root bound in the 3" pots...as soon as I transplanted them they took off... however I added a few more lights and now the temps are hanging around 87-90 degrees even with a DIY AC cooler...dunno what to do to get them where they need to be,,,any suggestions would be most helpful
grow rooms are never complete. Theirs always sumthing that can make it better. I say that if someone isent ready to spend at least $150-$400 on a grow then dont do it. i would say you have about 50-100 bucks left to spend before you can sit back and let'em go. that should cover a good exhaust fan and a pH Tester, And maybe few more lights. I felt it was to much too, but now that i see my girls at 4 weeks flower, it SOOOOOOO worth it. Also, your first harvest of primo bud will more than cover your the costs of you grow equipment.yeah, i've been looking for those at lowes and such..the plan is to get through atleast the end of the month until I get my return back and then I can drop a few bucks on all the rest of that shit...it's weird, what started as a simple box grow really seems to be getting alot more pricier than i originally wanted, lol