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I was watering once every 2 days. It was a deep watering though. So I think your right.What is your practice for watering? It looks overwatered....
Ok, thanks for the help. I’m going to wait till they tell me they need water then. Pics for referenceIt's hard to see the size of your plant overall, but in relation to your pots the plants are smaller. A good rule of thumb I use is to try and put your plants into different sized pots as they grow, keeping your plant bigger than your pot. This helps in the plants root development, but just as importantly, it helps prevent over watering issues, as many new growers usually water those larger pots until runoff with more than enough water. Then if you are doing this every 2 days, the soil never dries out and the plant starts to suffer deficiencies. The roots need oxygen too, so depending on how big they really are they may not need water for almost a week...
For smaller plants in bigger pots like this I personally do not give them nearly that much water, Their root systems aren't that big yet so they can't drink up as much water as a pot that size can hold and could be the cause of the over watering issues we see here.When you water you water until all the soil is fully saturated. Then you wait for it to dry out before watering again. The amount is always plentiful. The frequency is not.
This... they look thirsty. Water the entire media until you just see a touch of runoff and the stop and give a good dry cycle.When you water you water until all the soil is fully saturated. Then you wait for it to dry out before watering again. The amount is always plentiful. The frequency is not.
I never water that heavy. It's too easy to over-water if you soak until run-off. And it promotes root rot if too much muck sits in the bottom of the pot. I know people online have been saying "soak until run-off" for years. But I've been challenging the validity of that from the very beginning. People that water until run-off will start seeing the yellow leaf syndrome. Been there, done that. I give "some water" each day. I simply won't soak them because they don't seem to like it.This... they look thirsty. Water the entire media until you just see a touch of runoff and the stop and give a good dry cycle.
Exactly correct. There are people that will give advice here that don't know what they're talking about.For smaller plants in bigger pots like this I personally do not give them nearly that much water, Their root systems aren't that big yet so they can't drink up as much water as a pot that size can hold and could be the cause of the over watering issues we see here.
You also don't want to water till runoff when your relying on your soil for nutrients, only do this if your adding chemical nutrients yourself. Otherwise you will leach your nutrients out.
Over watering is not to much water its lacknof o2. What you are describing is when ppl water to often and don't let the media dry out. Or they are using a soil that is far to dense and does not allow for adequate drainage. Temperature is also an important factor.I never water that heavy. It's too easy to over-water if you soak until run-off. And it promotes root rot if too much muck sits in the bottom of the pot. I know people online have been saying "soak until run-off" for years. But I've been challenging the validity of that from the very beginning. People that water until run-off will start seeing the yellow leaf syndrome. Been there, done that. I give "some water" each day. I simply won't soak them because they don't seem to like it.
Really? I'm open to discussion on this if you feel I have no idea what I'm talking about.Exactly correct. There are people that will give advice here that don't know what they're talking about.
Tap water is a big no no. It has minerals that you can’t account for not mention chlorine which is toxic to plants. Always use RO water. Ocean Forrest is fortified to supply your plant with everything it needs for the first 20 30 days so don’t add any nutes unless its kelp or something with little to no Macros or NPK levels. Kelp is mainly micro nutrients. I suggest you study the basics use high quality water and do not over water. The best way to get a idea on how often to water is by feel. Pick up your pot after you water then pick it up every day and you’ll feel it become significantly lighter. Generally soil can go at least a few days but if you have a 15 gallon pot and water heavily one could go 5 days or longer. Signs of overwatering are exactly as your plants look droopy slow to no growth possible necrosis and browning. Another thing to consider is light intensity. Your plants are young so ease into.Two plants bottom leaves are yellowing.
Plants are about 4 weeks old. Had them under 2 300w velparspectras but moved them under a SF4000 about a week ago. Around the same time I transferred them into 5 gal of ocean forest. I have been using tap water PH’d to 6-6.8
Any ideas what’s going on? I would appreciate any help.
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