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My question here is asked quite often. We all know the "rule of thumb" is letting the plant dry to just before wilt, saturate to 15-20% runoff, then let dry again.
I would like to fine tune this for larger commercial production. Everything will be automated. I am curious who has strayed from this method, and what the results were.
I am a very experienced farmer, but I want to hear what other experienced farmers have done.
My current method:
* Under each 1k Gavita, I have 4 plants each in a 15 gallon fabric pot.
* I am using Oregon's Only #4 mix, which is a coco based soil mix. I add in 25% Growstones to add a lot aeration.
* I use the entire Nectar For The Gods line, Sea Green, Caps Bennies, and SLF-100. all organic.
* I main-line top every plant. This method is fantastic. (Thank you clockworx)
* My goal is 2+ per light.
* I feed every watering, and add Caps Bennie every third watering.
* I am setting up an automated halo system.
I am trying to fine-tune my moisture levels for the best production of quality and quantity.
Question #1:
How different is the approach for watering in Veg vs. Flower? I find letting them dry out in Veg helps develop root growth. but letting them get too dry....even before they start to wilt....can cause thin stems and slow growth. I find keeping a somewhat balanced moisture speeds growth.
Question #2:
IN FLOWER - Does anyone have insight as to whether I should water to saturation, let dry out, every 2-3 days?
*OR*
Should I water lightly 2-4 times every day, and keep the coco/soil a with a consistent level of moisture?
Root growth happens mainly in Veg, into the first 2 weeks of flower. After that, the plant is focused on flower production. Since it is not growing roots at the same speed as in Veg, does it make more sense to keep the soil consistently moist? or are there benefits to letting it dry frequently in flower as well?
I am going to experiment with both, but am looking for anyone with any insight who has played with the different techniques.
Thank you.
I would like to fine tune this for larger commercial production. Everything will be automated. I am curious who has strayed from this method, and what the results were.
I am a very experienced farmer, but I want to hear what other experienced farmers have done.
My current method:
* Under each 1k Gavita, I have 4 plants each in a 15 gallon fabric pot.
* I am using Oregon's Only #4 mix, which is a coco based soil mix. I add in 25% Growstones to add a lot aeration.
* I use the entire Nectar For The Gods line, Sea Green, Caps Bennies, and SLF-100. all organic.
* I main-line top every plant. This method is fantastic. (Thank you clockworx)
* My goal is 2+ per light.
* I feed every watering, and add Caps Bennie every third watering.
* I am setting up an automated halo system.
I am trying to fine-tune my moisture levels for the best production of quality and quantity.
Question #1:
How different is the approach for watering in Veg vs. Flower? I find letting them dry out in Veg helps develop root growth. but letting them get too dry....even before they start to wilt....can cause thin stems and slow growth. I find keeping a somewhat balanced moisture speeds growth.
Question #2:
IN FLOWER - Does anyone have insight as to whether I should water to saturation, let dry out, every 2-3 days?
*OR*
Should I water lightly 2-4 times every day, and keep the coco/soil a with a consistent level of moisture?
Root growth happens mainly in Veg, into the first 2 weeks of flower. After that, the plant is focused on flower production. Since it is not growing roots at the same speed as in Veg, does it make more sense to keep the soil consistently moist? or are there benefits to letting it dry frequently in flower as well?
I am going to experiment with both, but am looking for anyone with any insight who has played with the different techniques.
Thank you.
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