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[Kingrow1]

I just do the top half to three quarters of an inch of a decent size pot, more if its bigger. You can get roots on the surface but they are generally small and move out the way easy but try not to disturb any main roots or dig too deep. I find it is an easy way to maintain all the soil in the pot. Go on youtube to see how to cultivate soil in pots, it really is so easy and very effective.

 

[maps84]

I use 5 gal pots but only one of them is nasty crusted. I cultivated the top a little a few minutes ago and you could actually grab big rocks of compacted dirt and perlite. I had to treat her due to calmag and Ph issues last week but flushing her was impossible.

 

[olylifter420]

thats a thick stem for a seedling!! + rep

hey all (first time poster but not first grow)

i see this seedling sprout, and its missing a leaf... not sure what to do about it?

now, it came right out of the seed casing like that. its a Lowryder 2, so not sure if it is some genetic issue or what.

 

[olylifter420]

Hey kingrow, i got a quick question if you dont mind, i am using a top layer of sand as i had to deal with a nasty case of caterpillars, gnats and leafminers. The sand really did help and for some strange reason the roots have begun to grow all the way to the top layer of soil. Not into the sand, but right at soil level there is root development. I wanted to ask if leaving the sand there till i harvest, do you think that will damage my plant?

thanks

I just do the top half to three quarters of an inch of a decent size pot, more if its bigger. You can get roots on the surface but they are generally small and move out the way easy but try not to disturb any main roots or dig too deep. I find it is an easy way to maintain all the soil in the pot. Go on youtube to see how to cultivate soil in pots, it really is so easy and very effective.

 

[Kingrow1]

Not really, some sand can be bad but if it is plant safe it is a good practice. The roots generally need the moisture as i understand it, top layer of soil drys real quick so roots don't bother so much, the layer of sand keeps that top layer moist for longer so roots use it, they love the top layer cause it is a good source of air too, not waterlogged like the bottom is a lot of the times. This is my simplistic point of veiw but at the end of the day pebbles, hydroton, sand, wood bark (used in parks and flower beds everywhere) or any kind of mulch will do and saves time cultivating.

Hydroton pebbles were my favourite but i like to see and feel the surface of my soil, i cultivate very well so i get a bit of root growth near the surface with no mulch, roots love the light airy cultivated soil. I found a danger of using a soil mulch or cover was that sometimes it promoted mold and damp conditions. Humidity and temperature are also points to consider, i don't really need it here in wales, its always humid, wet and never too hot, desert regions would have to have a soil mulch to keep the soil moister. Read up about it.

A little trick i do with my soil if it is stubborn and can get a little muddy and lumpy straight after watering is to cultivate two days later as well, this futher cultivates the soil and gives it time to dry just a little and become a little more manageable. I use flowering compost from a good supplier, my cultivated top layer is always springy, loose and even textured for about an inch but i am religious about my cultivating.

 

[gospeedracergo]

thats a thick stem for a seedling!! + rep

thanks! its the wind, helps them grow strong. thats one of the greatest benefits of being an outdoors plant



so that little lady, she is now showing her 2nd first leaf, so im not worried anymore. getting my grow journal pics in place later today

 

[olylifter420]

Cool, i wish my stems would be like that!!! it sure is windy here where i live but nothing like that at such a young age!! Hopefully she will bless you with some fine ass dank smoke when she is done!!!

thanks! its the wind, helps them grow strong. thats one of the greatest benefits of being an outdoors plant



so that little lady, she is now showing her 2nd first leaf, so im not worried anymore. getting my grow journal pics in place later today

 

[Kingrow1]

She made it! Woop woop!

 

[gospeedracergo]

indeed she is, check my grow thread to see how she looks now, very excited, thanks for your help!