Drought relief: what to do if you are absent?

Gdub51

Gdub51

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I have to go away for a week and I'm getting worried about water retention. (Outdoor in planters that are used to being watered every other day) I've seen the local pro-farmers cover their soil with plastic wrap (with a hole for the stalk of course) to hold moisture down. Ever hear of such a thing for cannabis? Or any suggestions how to maintain moisture over say four days without a drop (I have one volunteer coming once during the week)? I got some peat moss for covering but it will dry in hours. I am an inventor, what do you think of water balloons, made out of a dissolving material (rice paper?) that release their water over a prescribed time...like 48 hours later...?? Anybody have suggestions what to do?
 
JohnDee

JohnDee

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Hi GDub,
First off...I think you would get a better response if you posted in outdoor growing rather then here. A mod can move your thread if you choose.

I assume you have considered a lawn irrigation type setup with hose connection timer and all that. In short, an actual irrigation system.
JD
 
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Tim1987

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Hi G,

If your soil is really hydrophobic, you could use some water crystals?
I havn't used them before though. So i won't tell you how.

If your soil isn't too dry, id just add some more organic material.
Mulch, or straw / hay, should be fine.
I like straw. So do your microbes.....

I agree with JD. Better to post this in the outdoor section.
They're good over there.

Enjoy your time away,

Tim.

:peace:
 
*BUDS

*BUDS

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Do you really think cling wrap will keep moisture in the soil? Its a bad idea because your soil cant receive moisture from light rain or heavy dews, when you you go back to check it the soil will be bone dry and surrounding soil wetter. Dumb idea bro.
 
Gdub51

Gdub51

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JohnDee said:
Hi GDub,
First off...I think you would get a better response if you posted in outdoor growing rather then here. A mod can move your thread if you choose.

I assume you have considered a lawn irrigation type setup with hose connection timer and all that. In short, an actual irrigation system.
JD
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I'll move this over there...got a lot of responses...and see below for the answer I chose.
 
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Gdub51

Gdub51

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*BUDS said:
Do you really think cling wrap will keep moisture in the soil? Its a bad idea because your soil cant receive moisture from light rain or heavy dews, when you you go back to check it the soil will be bone dry and surrounding soil wetter. Dumb idea bro.
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Tell that to the Irvine Company. They are the corporate farmers locally that use the idea. This is SoCal, we are a desert. There is no rain or dew to consider here, esp. in August. Anyway, I've already found the answer that started with a suggestion by Beachcomber about spikes that attach to any plastic water bottle with the 1.1" cap. I went with the BPDOD. They were the best price and came in a pack of ten. See; .amazon.com/dp/B07FFPLQFD/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?_encoding=UTF8&path=%2Fdp%2FB07FFPLQFD%2Fref%3Dsspa_dk_detail_3&useRedirectOnSuccess=1& John Dee, I will echo this in the outdoor section
Tim1987 said:
Hi G,

If your soil is really hydrophobic, you could use some water crystals?
I havn't used them before though. So i won't tell you how.

If your soil isn't too dry, id just add some more organic material.
Mulch, or straw / hay, should be fine.
I like straw. So do your microbes.....

I agree with JD. Better to post this in the outdoor section.
They're good over there.

Enjoy your time away,

Tim.

:peace:
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see my answer above. I'm in 7 and 10 gallon pots, outdoor SoCal 60 to 100 degrees F. Two gallons every other day is what they use so these will only provide one watering but I have a volunteer for the other one to cover the week. And for only $14 it was a no brainer.
these spikes are for both indoor or out.
 
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Tim1987

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Gdub51 said:
Tell that to the Irvine Company. They are the corporate farmers locally that use the idea. This is SoCal, we are a desert. There is no rain or dew to consider here, esp. in August. Anyway, I've already found the answer that started with a suggestion by Beachcomber about spikes that attach to any plastic water bottle with the 1.1" cap. I went with the BPDOD. They were the best price and came in a pack of ten. See; .amazon.com/dp/B07FFPLQFD/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?_encoding=UTF8&path=%2Fdp%2FB07FFPLQFD%2Fref%3Dsspa_dk_detail_3&useRedirectOnSuccess=1& John Dee, I will echo this in the outdoor section

see my answer above. I'm in 7 and 10 gallon pots, outdoor SoCal 60 to 100 degrees F. Two gallons every other day is what they use so these will only provide one watering but I have a volunteer for the other one to cover the week. And for only $14 it was a no brainer.
these spikes are for both indoor or out.
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Ah i see. My mistake.
I was thinking introvertedly.
I was putting myself in your shoes. Then thinking of what id do myself, if i had to leave the plant alone for long periods of time.
I didnt realize you had a partner to help you too.

Your reply is logical.

Later G,

Tim.

:peace:
 
Gdub51

Gdub51

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Tim1987 said:
Ah i see. My mistake.
I was thinking introvertedly.
I was putting myself in your shoes. Then thinking of what id do myself, if i had to leave the plant alone for long periods of time.
I didnt realize you had a partner to help you too.

Your reply is logical.

Later G,

Tim.

:peace:
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My PARTNERS are YOU GUYS!! And I can't be grateful enough for all the help I have received.
 
blowincherrypie

blowincherrypie

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First thought was the spikes.. possible it would dry up but should keep them alive.. My second thought was setting up a garden hose timer? Good luck!
 
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