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You recommend I run 2 gal per plant every time I feed now? Seems like a lot this early. I’ll water to run off this next feed and see how much that will require. How much runoff should I go for?1 gallon of water is half the amount of water they need per watering.
Over watering = watering again while the roots are still wet.
It's not referring to too much water at once.
If the media isn't thoroughly saturated properly the roots won't grow as well as they can. And the inside of the media will have pockets that won't absorb moisture properly.
I suspect your issues are related to watering habits. Fully and consistently saturate the media each time you water. No in between surface splash. Just fully water when it's time. Until water runs out of the pot.
No. I'm saying 2 gallons is the minimum amount it takes usually. And that you need to water until the old salts start coming out with the new runoff. Full saturate the media until water is running out. And wait until it's dry but not limping to water again. Like a greenhouse does it. They stick the wand in. And hold it for a 3 count once they see water coming out. Keep salt from building up. And keep the media evenly saturated and healthy.You recommend I run 2 gal per plant every time I feed now? Seems like a lot this early. I’ll water to run off this next feed and see how much that will require. How much runoff should I go for?
Got it. Now I think maybe I have been under watering them. Normally when do you start to water to run off? They say in the beginning you should use bare minimum of spraying the top to keep it moist until root develops.You need to saturate the whole pot. Don't think about only giving what you think the plant will uptake. The roots will only venture into moist medium. If you don't saturate the whole pot, your roots won't grow and the plants will suffer.
Thank you man will go about it like this for now onNo. I'm saying 2 gallons is the minimum amount it takes usually. And that you need to water until the old salts start coming out with the new runoff. Full saturate the media until water is running out. And wait until it's dry but not limping to water again. Like a greenhouse does it. They stick the wand in. And hold it for a 3 count once they see water coming out. Keep salt from building up. And keep the media evenly saturated and healthy.
Everytime I water it's to runoff. There's a reason a watering can is 2 gallons usually. It's basically meant for the 5 gallon pot or basket. Even when I transplant clones i water the pot. Put it under the light to equalize temperature and then I plant the clone. Everytime. No spot watering ever.Got it. Now I think maybe I have been under watering them. Normally when do you start to water to run off? They say in the beginning you should use bare minimum of spraying thep to keep it moist until root develops.
2 gallons exactly and I got runoff yesterday. Thanks for the info. What do you ph to in promix hp? I read 6.0 and others say 6.5.Everytime I water it's to runoff. There's a reason a watering can is 2 gallons usually. It's basically meant for the 5 gallon pot or basket. Even when I transplant clones i water the pot. Put it under the light to equalize temperature and then I plant the clone. Everytime. No spot watering ever.
Just water. No PH. I use maxigrow and maxibloom. When you mix those with my tap water you get around PH 6.0. But for the most part ProMix doesn't need PH adjustment. Water and powder mineral nutrients is just as good or better than the potion and concoctions I used to mix up spending all sorts of time and money. ProMix is a premium commercial grade product. So in my opinion less is more. No PH adjustment. I think its buffered.2 gallons exactly and I got runoff yesterday. Thanks for the info. What do you ph to in promix hp? I read 6.0 and others say 6.5.
I may have to try those nutes down the line. My well water ph is 8.1 and only comes down to 7.9 after mixing in the nutes, so I’ve been phing down to 6. Do you think I should use calmag since the plant looks a little light yellow or will the nutes start to make them look healthier? Some say do it some say don’t if you have well water.Just water. No PH. I use maxigrow and maxibloom. When you mix those with my tap water you get around PH 6.0. But for the most part ProMix doesn't need PH adjustment. Water and powder mineral nutrients is just as good or better than the potion and concoctions I used to mix up spending all sorts of time and money. ProMix is a premium commercial grade product. So in my opinion less is more. No PH adjustment. I think its buffered.
20-25% runoffYou recommend I run 2 gal per plant every time I feed now? Seems like a lot this early. I’ll water to run off this next feed and see how much that will require. How much runoff should I go for?
What’s the ppm of your well water ? Ppm will get ya close if wanna get right down to it you can get it tested - if ya can get the ppm we work with itI may have to try those nutes down the line. My well water ph is 8.1 and only comes down to 7.9 after mixing in the nutes, so I’ve been phing down to 6. Do you think I should use calmag since the plant looks a little light yellow or will the nutes start to make them look healthier? Some say do it some say don’t if you have well water.
Your well water should be affected by the local geology. Your region may or may not have sufficient calcium. You might be able to find a ground water analysis from a well company website near you. Simply adding Cal Mag isn't the answer to yellowing.I may have to try those nutes down the line. My well water ph is 8.1 and only comes down to 7.9 after mixing in the nutes, so I’ve been phing down to 6. Do you think I should use calmag since the plant looks a little light yellow or will the nutes start to make them look healthier? Some say do it some say don’t if you have well water.
I’ll take a sample to get tested tomorrow. I will let you know the resultsWhat’s the ppm of your well water ? Ppm will get ya close if wanna get right down to it you can get it tested - if ya can get the ppm we work with it
I have them sitting on pot stands. Do you find better results with organic? I’m new to this so learning as I go along. All the information helps and is appreciatedi use promix hp and never ph,ec,ppm anything, no clue what’s in my water etc.
i never water to run off with promix hp, i use organic nutrients, botanicare or gaia green, but if you use a synthetic nutrient than you have to ph etc..
the methods above from other members is also great advice.
getting the bags on something to allow for airflow underneath is important..
all ways of growing are good, you’ll just have to get through a couple grows with your stuff to get things dialed in nicely..I have them sitting on pot stands. Do you find better results with organic? I’m new to this so learning as I go along. All the information helps and is appreciated
Yeah for sure, One thing I noticed is that I could've packed the medium a little better. After the first real watering, it set and theres room for more. Do you think I should add more or leave as is?all ways of growing are good, you’ll just have to get through a couple grows with your stuff to get things dialed in nicely..
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