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Proper watering technique--
Thoroughly water your plants .. basically flood them.. and then Don't water them again until the top 2-3 inches of your soil are bone dry...
It is basically a flood and dry technique... many many growers just water a little bit every 2-3 days... The plant will grow a larger root system if you THOROUGHLY water every 3-10 days....
Frequency depends on plant size, container size, plant life cycle and temperature... But with just a little bit of observation and your finger you can tell when a plant needs water...
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HOW about PH? do you know about PH?
You will need one of these kits.. very easy to use.. AND it is the cornerstone of successful growing....
General Hydroponics pH Control Kit
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