Watering my autos question

This is my second attempt at a grow first attempt I threw out 4-5 plants no biggie it’s a learning experience, anyway I learned about ph and I 100% over watered, so I just transplanted my 7 day olds to 3 gal air pots and soil was veey moist and I watered them in a little but is the goal here to kind of starve them without stressing them so the roots grow and search for water? Sorry I’m a newbie
I was light misting in solo cup stage

Cavuccik said:

This is my second attempt at a grow first attempt I threw out 4-5 plants no biggie it’s a learning experience, anyway I learned about ph and I 100% over watered, so I just transplanted my 7 day olds to 3 gal air pots and soil was veey moist and I watered them in a little but is the goal here to kind of starve them without stressing them so the roots grow and search for water? Sorry I’m a newbie
I was light misting in solo cup stage

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No if the plant is an appropriate size for the pot water to runoff and don't give any water again until the pot feels light (when it's dry).

I do not mist or spray my plants ever. The plants take in water primarily from the roots not the leaves.

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Budzbuddha said:

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Sorry they wouldn’t upload earlier and slipped my mind I have the chepo soil wetness probe so the little ones where watered once in solo cups till day 7 (today) transplanted today and watered in with maybe 2-3 cups per pot but I pre moistened the soil 24hrs ago, so my question mainly was I don’t need to water until I can tell it’s dry? Like in this 3 gal pot do I check close to the plant and how deep to you check or just all by weight

I just stick my index finger down to the first knuckle. Then use your judgement as far as moisture content. Kinda like sticking a fork in a Tater to see if it's boiled yet. Also follow that weight of the pot tip after watering. Don't over think it. You'll get the hang of it.

Cavuccik said:

This is my second attempt at a grow first attempt I threw out 4-5 plants no biggie it’s a learning experience, anyway I learned about ph and I 100% over watered, so I just transplanted my 7 day olds to 3 gal air pots and soil was veey moist and I watered them in a little but is the goal here to kind of starve them without stressing them so the roots grow and search for water? Sorry I’m a newbie
I was light misting in solo cup stage

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water by weight simply lift the pot and THINK ..

gee its lighter than last week time to water

no brainer and save on seeds too

good luck

Yeah definitely get familiar with the hefting of the pot method A moisture meter in soil probably isn’t helpful unless it’s an expensive unit, I would assume.. but yeah. Water the thing real well. Feel it out You’ll know when it’s getting lighter

GarageGardener69 said:

Yeah definitely get familiar with the hefting of the pot method A moisture meter in soil probably isn’t helpful unless it’s an expensive unit, I would assume.. but yeah. Water the thing real well. Feel it out You’ll know when it’s getting lighter

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My Chinese moisture meter is the most deceitful tool ever even over my blunt box cutter lol

Lots of different ways to learn to water, here is just how I do my over sized pots with small plants.

-Fill my container 60% of what ever chosen medium
-Premix water to desired PH and PPM.
-Water your container evenly so it's fully saturated and to run off. No dry spots !
-Mix in the last 40% of your pot with perlite.

I find this routine leaves you with a well watered nice fluffy bed of soil to transplant into. Every couple days I add just enough water to keep the top of the soil from drying out. About 250 ml of water every other day to start. I slowly increase the water until about week 3 when I give it it's first full watering to runoff or fully saturated if super soil/organic.

Watering your plants and knowing when they need water takes a little experience. Less water than more seems to work for me.
Using coco coir soil with a percentage of perlite as said will aid in the run off of excess water. I do use a more expensive water meter but after a while you can read into your plants if water is needed.
Misting my plants have never bothered them usually between watering. And all my watering is with spring water. Costly but PH perfect for my needs
Learning patience with water will overcome most problems
Good luck

you can get these little rose fittings to go onto a squeezy bottle to water around the pot nice and evenly, there cheap as chips. ill see if i can find a pic

75triumph said:

Watering your plants and knowing when they need water takes a little experience. Less water than more seems to work for me.
Using coco coir soil with a percentage of perlite as said will aid in the run off of excess water. I do use a more expensive water meter but after a while you can read into your plants if water is needed.
Misting my plants have never bothered them usually between watering. And all my watering is with spring water. Costly but PH perfect for my needs
Learning patience with water will overcome most problems
Good luck

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I love that Triumph my babe had one in French Blue sold it for a Vovlo ... I then left her for a girl with a Suzuki 750 waterbus and yeah I often foilar feed with aloe vera for micros

vostok said:

I love that Triumph my babe had one in French Blue sold it for a Vovlo ... I then left here for a girl and a Suzuki 700? waterbus and yeah I often foilar feed with aloe vera for micros

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Going for carbs right now, keeping it on the road

I stick my finger in the soil about an inch to feel for moisture. If it's dry, then I water in a circle approximately the diameter of the canopy and let the roots reach for the water. I used this method for decades outdoors and seems to work well indoors for me. YMMV