Ive got a couple clones that are rooted in rockwool cubes.. I kinda wanted to try and do a soil grow this time around for a change. Are you not supposed to use rockwool with soil due to it getting to damp and holding too much nutrients.
Also since i've only grown with hydro before i could use some tip:
like what soil to use and how often to water
Any information would be very helpful and appreciative.
Thanks
Peace Jah Rastafaria
I can tell you with absolute 100% certainty that you can put cuttings rooted in rockwool in soil. Use the small starter cubes not the larger ones of course.
Use Fox Farm Ocean Forest soil if it is available to you. You will not need to add nutrients for atleast the first 2 weeks, and in many cases even longer.
It is impossible to answer your question about watering frequency with any certainty. Because your atmospheric conditions are different than everyone elses, so too will be your watering regiment. Many factors play a role in determining how fast your plants will need water. Temp, RH, strain, container size, etc.. just to name a few.
There are several ways to determine when, and how much to water your plants.
Let me say one thing first, which is,
you do not want to over water your plants. Overwatering opens the door to an array of problems for your garden. Many begginers make this mistake. With time and experience you will start to get a feel for all the little nuances of growing.
Here are a few suggestions:
Start with looking at the plant itself. Are the leaves standing upwards or is it withered or pointing towards the floor.
The weight check method. This is probably the most reliable method. Take a container the size of whatever you are growing in, fill it with soil, and let it dry out completely. Use this now to guage the difference between a wet and dry pot.
The finger method. Also a very reliable method. Just stick a finger in (trying not to destroy roots too much) and feel for moisture. If it is dry all the way down, it is a good indication that a watering might be in your near future.
My room ran at about 79f, 45% rh. I put my clones in 6'' pots and watered them with 200-250mg of water and do not water them for close to a WEEK! As they get older i progress from 250-500mg, and have to feed them more frequently as the root mass begins to develop. I usually end up watering every other day right up until 3 weeks, then i transplant into 3 gallon buckets. Once in the 3 gallon containers, i continue increasing from 500 ML up to 1 L as needed, watering every other day, or as needed.
Oh yeah, always put holes at the bottom of your containers. Hope this helps!
