watering

  1. bob of zimbabwe

    Why are my babies drooping

    So I'm on 18 and 6 I may be over watering can some.one give me tips on my seedlings at this point
  2. Z

    First time outdoor smart pot set-up

    I’ve got 4 plants each in 100 gallon fabric pots. They’re just basic pots but I altered them to perform like they’re more famous cousin know for living soil fabric pots… I cut and sealed strips of tarp leaving 6 inches at the bottom for drainage, sewing it to the top and decided to add...
  3. P

    Watering wand/rod connectors?

    Hey there fellow companions! Stepping up my hand watering game. Time for a watering wand connected to a submersible pump. Cheap watering wand (or similar): For the tubing, I see most need 16mm hose. QUESTIONS: 1. Which connector(s) will I need for this setup?? 2. Can I connect the tube...
  4. T

    Run off for coco/ perlite 70/ 30

    (Forgot to mention im in uk) So I'm just wondering how much people water to get their 20% run off I realise things can change the outcome like how wet it is at the time of watering and depending if the plant is root bound or not but I'm just after a general idea I can't check at the moment with...
  5. LucaT

    Please suggest me a watering time / frequency for just 1 plant

    Hi all, can you please suggest me me how long seconds and how many times per day should water a seed that has just germinated ? The pump is a normal pump and at the moment the seed is inside an Eazy Plug. As far as I know I don't need a substrate...right ? Thank you.
  6. max316420

    Advanced Nutes in promix HP question..

    So been using Advanced for a long time in promix and i have a strict schedule I stick to and seems to be pretty consistent, which keeps me happy. I’d like to hear anyone else’s feed schedule when it comes to frequency of feeding/plain waterings, supplements used, what ph you dialed your solution...
  7. max316420

    Anyone running Athena blended in promix?

    So I’m thinking about doing a switch from advanced (full lineup) to Athena Blended.. I’ve used promix for almost 20 years and am comfortable with it. I keep hearing people saying “Athena is clean”. One of my biggest gripes about advanced is, if your promix is a little to dried out and you water...
  8. C

    Terra canna soil peat moss

    First time using this soil, first time planting straight into 2gallon as there autos in a smaller space. I must not have wet the medium enough before planting and due to only watering close to the plant the outer ring of the pot has dried up and dosent except water deep into the soil. Should I...
  9. B

    Salt Buildup / Nutrient Lockout

    Im usually able to tell when and what type of deficiency I have if I ever get them but this is a first. my plants leaves are yellowing below the canopy and the ones above are Turing brown on the edges and tips And getting crunchy. Recently Went to feed and decided to check my run off PPMs and...
  10. K

    Pro mix hp dry?

    Hey i am using pro mix hp and was looking at watering threads and i was wondering when you guys say to let the top dry a couple of inches down do you guys mean bone dry? Thanks
  11. G

    Watering coco twice a day

    currently using ghe ripen. Label suggests i use 5ml/liter. Should i mix 2.5/liter since im watering twice a day or once 5/liter and once phed water? In grow shop, consultant suggested 5ml/liter twice a day and when i checked runoff it was 3.4 ec. Since then i flushed with florakleen 3ml/liter.
  12. C

    Soil

    Is there any soil available in the uk whereas I can just water throughout the plants cycle instead of having to add my own nutrients? Or if not is there any nutrients available to the uk that you guys could recommend.
  13. nanners1

    Run-off Watering Q for Seedling and Young AUTOS

    So I know you can transplant an autoflower, but that it is not advised. having that in mind, if i start my auto in the pot i plan to finish (3 or 5 gallon bucket) wont i root rot if i water to run off? im doing peat based medium and feeding every watering a dilute general nute (the newbie...
  14. cosmicaeli

    First grow, take two: seedling heat stress?

    Hey there, weed sages of the internet. After last year's grow went bust courtesy of my trigger happy watering and light mismeasurement, I've decided to try an outdoor grow instead as I generally have an easier time working with the sun. Based in Massachusetts and there's been some very hot days...
  15. B

    Watering 10 gallon pot?

    Wanted to know everyone’s though on how much should i water my plant In a 10 gallon pot? Is there a rule of thumb for how much water per pot size ?
  16. K

    What the F*** is happening?!?!?! HELP!

    So I’m not sure what this is but it’s all lower foliage, even the nee growth at the bottom are coming in yellow. Can anyone help pls! I had issues with some bugs nibbling which I’ve been using pesticide for. But I’m stumped and worried now. outdoor grow Promix BX w/ perlite 1000ppm feeding...
  17. K

    Water only days question...

    Quick question, I’m using synthetic nutes for my girls. Feeding with every watering about 1.8EC 1100ppm Should I be incorporating only water days? As it stands I’m feeding every 5 days ish in 3 gal fabric pots. watering till a bit of runoff if I do just RO+ CalMag feeds would I only water...
  18. K

    Quick question for water experts

    So just a quick question. Last night I mixed 70/30 RO water with tap water to get 150ppm Mixed in Aloe Vera flakes in (1/8th tsp) PH down to hit 6.1 today that simple water mixture is at 7.0 on the nose? What the hell happen? I thought tap water can raise but now I’m worried every feeding I do...
  19. mikaroni

    2 questions about watering.

    I have 2 questions about watering my plants. So I have them in 5 gallon pots. 1.) Based on the pictures I added, should I feed/water the pot until runoff? I am getting mixed answers across the board when searching. 2.) With a moisture meter, what should the meter read when it is time to water...
  20. I

    Watering question 16 of 12/12

    So I have one plant that’s just way stronger genetically and chonking up beautifully. I noticed today that after watering when I check on the plants again the heartier plant seems almost back to how light the pot feels before watering. I gave this plant a second watering today and I’ll be damned...
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