How often do you water during flowering?

I have used blumat digitals , take the guess work out. Just an option

Cool old thread.

I don't water. I use blumats fed by a reservoir. One less thing I have to worry about and more time to spend with my lady and play with my dogs. I have too many other important things to do than spend my time watering when I don't have to.

In ground during flower I have a daily regiment that has me switching between feeding and watering. 3 plants, each 5ft + and they get a gallon of water the day after feeding. The feeding is 2.5tbl of Tiger Bloom per gallon.

In ground plants need water at least 3x a week between feedings during flower, of it doesn't rain, imo.

daisy2687 said:

I'm 17 days in to flowering and have been watering a gallon every 2 to 3 days. I'll water every time I notice it starting to droop. It's an indica/sativa mix from bagseed, 20" tall.

I'm curious as to how much other people water during flowering? I know it depends on strain, mediu, etc. But just to get an idea....Anyone?

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You should get a feel for how light the pot gets just before the plant starts to wilt. That's when you water.

I'm an indoor grower ..growing in 7 gallon cloth Potts ..plants are about average 4-5 feet tall ...I'm watering about once a week. They are in the 2 ND week of flowering...I use the weight of the plant to know when to water ..super light = time to water ..about 2 gallons per plant

daisy2687 said:

She's 20" tall, 2 ft across. 2-3 weeks into flowering. Bagseed grown in soil with 3 42 watt bulbs, 3 23 watters, and 2 4ft tubes.

How are we doing? Any input or suggestions?

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They look like my plants

You really can't get a straight answer about anything relating to growing marijuana. This summer has been my first attempt. I collected seeds over many years and now that it's legal in Canada I planted about 20 sprouted seeds (used a cup of water and no idea which strain is what) Pretty sure I have a few blackberry but there is definitely a variety. Here is what I've learned and I've been experimenting with a few on the deck outside and a few in my garage under multiple flowering led lamps cornered in under a shelf surrounded by some white painted cardboard.

1. the outdoor grown plants have much thicker and stronger stems and branches and can withstand a lot of wind. they need to be watered every day because the soil dries way faster in the outdoor elements. 2 gallons a day by 2nd week of flowering
2. if starting your plants indoors be careful about bringing them outside unless you have something good to block the wind or they will break (they aren't battle hardened with just an oscillating fan on them for the first 8 weeks (just be careful - if there is no wind go for it)
4. fan leaves block too much light especially on the indoor (garage) grown plants. the lower branches don't produce a whole lot anyway from what I've read and that's why many indoor growers lollipop their plants. waste of energy on lower branches that will barely produce anything. cut off any fan leaves bigger than your hand once in flowering especially on the bottom 3rd of plant
5. be mindful of space and have a game plan. i've noticed that topping is very good technique and has not killed any of my plants. my original plan was to start the plants outside and flower them inside the garage with my lamps. the problem is i didn't top the first batch, they stretched and i had no more space in the little area i made in garage and had to bring them back outside. still looking good though
6. leave the soil loose. i've noticed the plants i didn't pack the soil in tight are growing almost twice as fast. it helps filter the water too

I have to cut this short I wanted to share more. Trust me like I said I started with about 20, half were males that I threw away and I've learned plenty.

4 or 5 days in the garage 1 gallon each

every day outdoors 2 gallons

all are healthy so far.

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Every third day
7 gal smart pots, promix
feed 2 gallons per plant
1/4 gal per plant runoff

1000 watt led
temperature switch to keep temps below 85F

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bullSnot said:

I hate when people refer to their plants as "GIRLS" - I hate even those clowns that refer to cars and trucks as "SHE"

just speak normal and get an education

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Dont hate me but we gonna keep doing it just too keep this 2010 post alive since you was then commenting on a seven year old post i guess ill comment on this 4 yr old comment..

And technically if they throw buds there definitley girls!! Certainly not boys! Yes we know there plants but we also acknowledge there female ... So calling them girls it is !! And BullSnot thats some education for your ass..

Kushking#79 said:

And technically if they throw buds there definitley girls!! Certainly not boys! Yes we know there plants but we also acknowledge there female ... So calling them girls it is !! And BullSnot thats some education for your ass..

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9 messages into your RIU membership and this is what you chose to address.....

I'm pouring 4 gallons to 5gal coco twice a day.

Wizzlebiz said:

9 messages into your RIU membership and this is what you chose to address.....

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Well i gotta start someplace ,, And Ill be sure too remember your comment also nxt time im addressing what ever the F_ _ _ k i want..

Kushking#79 said:

Well i gotta start someplace ,, And Ill be sure too remember your comment also nxt time im addressing what ever the F_ _ _ k i want..

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Mom doesn't let you say "fuck" huh?

Kushking#79 said:

Well i gotta start someplace ,, And Ill be sure too remember your comment also nxt time im addressing what ever the F_ _ _ k i want..

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Sweet. I really do like it when people remember what I have to say.

I feel like I have won already.

Ativas said:

If the plants are drooping when you water you've waited a little too long. In a nutshell, you should wait until the soil dries out completely, but before the plant starts drooping, to water them. In other words, once the soil is dry, water them as soon as you are able to; try not to let them stay dry too long. A little while won't hurt, but too long and they start drooping ... after a day of totally dry soil they start to die (depending on strain and other variables and this is approximate.) Usually the bottom leaves droop first.

I prefer what I call the 'soak and dry' method; it gives me consistently healthy plants and very high yields. The method is simple: When watering, pour until the water comes out the drain holes in the bottom of the container; this ensures that all of the soil is thoroughly soaked. Then, you simply wait until the soil dries out completely - completely - before watering again. You just repeat this process over and over. If you do so, you will never have to worry about under or over watering and your plants will give you a big thank you for treating them right by offering up some choice bud.

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many weeks I thought I was over watering, i would wait for the plant to droop and it would stay droopy even after watering, having little experience confused the hell out of me lol. I use fabric pots an keep the soil slightly moist during flowering. Not sure if it's different with living soil but it stops the drooping.

It really depends on the ambient humidity too. I go though a gallon a day per pot in 2 gallon pots right now if I want any runoff.

daisy2687 said:

She's 20" tall, 2 ft across. 2-3 weeks into flowering. Bagseed grown in soil with 3 42 watt bulbs, 3 23 watters, and 2 4ft tubes.

How are we doing? Any input or suggestions?

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Looking great when did you top her?

Nomodispo said:

Looking great when did you top her?

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That guy hasn’t been here since 2012.
Plant strangled him - nice funeral tho.