Watering Tips: Watering Tips
- After the seed has been planted and the soil watered well, you don't need to water again for a few days.
- The amount of water, and how often to water varies with the size of the pots and plants, and the amount of light.
- When plants are small they transpire less, and don't require as frequent watering as when they are larger with more leaves.
- When seedlings have just appeared above the ground, you should water very carefully to prevent the force of the water knocking them over.
- Water provides the hydrogen necessary for plant growth and also carries the nutrients throughout the plant.
- Cannabis plants prefer a regular watering cycle, but should preferably not be watered every day.
- Although the theory that the more water a plant is given, the faster it will grow is incorrect, underwatering will slow plant growth.
- Although the Cannabis plant loves lots of water, the most common cause of death in homegrown plants is from overwatering them.
- A large pot that was saturated before germination may hold enough moisture for the first two to three weeks of growth.
- Plant cells are kept rigid by water, and when there is not enough moisture left in the soil, the leaves start wilting and dropping off.
- The ideal water for your plants should have a neutral pH and be relatively free of chlorine and other harmful chemicals.
- Never allow the soil to become too dry, but never allow it to be constantly wet either.
- Your plants will grow better if you water them during the morning hours rather than the evenings.
- It is always better to use water at room temperature than warm or cold water, to prevent "shocking" the root system.
- Too much chlorine in tap water tends to turn the soil a little acidic, and may have to be balanced by adding some calcium.
- If your water supply is high in chemicals, the best solution is to let the water stand in an open container for a few days before use.
- Although distilled or boiled water will not be harmful to your plants, it does not contain certain minerals beneficial for good growth.
- Plants with a long daily light photoperiod will transpire more and require more frequent watering than plants grown with a shorter light period.
- Lightly spray the leaves of your plants to cool them down after a hot day or long light photoperiod.
- A wilted plant that has been without moisture for several days can still be saved if watered immediately and thoroughly.
- A good sign to water your plants is when the top five or six centimeters of the soil in the pot has dried out completely.
- If your plants start losing more leaves than normal, it may be because you are overwatering them.
- It is better to use a watering can with a sprinkler top than a one with a solid flow, to prevent soil and root disturbance while watering.
- Always water into the pot from above, rather than by filling the tray underneath and letting the plant suck up the water.
- Whereas a small plant growing in a big pot will only require weekly watering, a big plant growing in a small pot may require daily watering.
- It has been suggested that by limiting the watering during flowering, you can positively influence the potency of the plant.
- During flowering, you should check how long after watering your plants start wilting, and then regularly water them one day sooner.
- Although Cannabis is a very hardy and adaptable plant and survives quite well in conditions with little moisture, it prefers a regular watering cycle.
- Always check the pH of your regular water supply to determine it's long-term effect on the soil and growing plants.
- Because some plants grow faster than others, hand watering each pot individually is usually preferable to automatic drip-release systems.
- Rain water often contains nitrogen and other elements, which makes it an excellent source of water for indoor marijuana plants.
- Cannabis prefers a well-drained soil, so you should not be too concerned if some water runs through the pot and into the tray below.
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