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Take the probe and put it in the hole in the side of the pot. See what it reads there.
The reading will change as you move thru the pot. What is the middle at?
Yea, I notice that one right off. Good call CN I didn't read though everything, cause I know he's given good advice here. Looks like your saturating those pots now, and doing runoff, that's critical. Roots need wet soil to get hold, and old roots die without water, so getting those dry spots in the pot wet again is critical. Then allowing stuff to dry again...1. You need more drainage in those pots.
2. You need airflow between the catch pan and the pot.
3. You need to water correctly.
4. New lights would be a bonus and give you a much better harvest.
5. Get a soil meter.
Basic Watering
Marijuana Watering, how media, pot size/shape and environment affect it
Ok lots of posts on how to water plants. So I thought I would put together a thread on how different factors contribute to different results that ppl see. This will be a long read based on my personal knowledge, opinions, research and others work to consolidate information for our members. I'm...www.thcfarmer.com
Watering SOIL
New Simplified Way to Water Marijuana Plants
The other day I had an idea and after testing, it works great. To know if you need to water, get yourself a soil meter. Poke or drill 4 holes in your pot 1/4 way up from the bottom spaced around the pot. Insert the meter probe into the hole and test for moisture. If its dry, then water SLOWLY...www.thcfarmer.com
Yea, I notice that one right off. Good call CN I didn't read though everything, cause I know he's given good advice here. Looks like your saturating those pots now, and doing runoff, that's critical. Roots need wet soil to get hold, and old roots die without water, so getting those dry spots in the pot wet again is critical. Then allowing stuff to dry again...
The plants look up and reaching now, things lookin good. That praying is a good sign.
I think I got confused at some point. When you mentioned adding a bulb, I had asked if I should flip both switches on to give them the full spectrum since I was only giving them "veg" at the moment, and you replied with "sorry, just went back up to read it again," and then didn't mention the lights anymore, and went on to comment on airflow/drainage. I took this to mean that there was a misunderstanding about how much light I had, and that you decided I was doing ok in that respect. I can definitely flip both switches on today and give them the full spectrum if you think the "veg" switch is inadequate for this stage of growth. As it was, I was only going to flip both on when I went 12/12 to start flowering.Plantin' crops and takin' names. Nicely done. I'm still pushing for an additional 100w bulb in there. Or a pair of 100w LED bulbs.
Not sure what the apology for but I assure you that it's entirely unnecessary. I very much value all of your input in here, it's been a great help. Thank you very much. While I have a buddy who has read up on this quite a bit, his firsthand experience is limited, so I'm glad I have people (or a person, more accurately haha) who is willing to take a minute out here and there to lend a brother a hand.My apologies. I'm in the middle of the semester at school and my mind is taxed beyond recognition.
Yes, turn all the switches on. And get a nice white 100w bulb in there as well. These plants are not like potatoes, they need light. Lots of it.
Thanks very much!Welcome to the FARM and Thanks for Sharing!
Looking sweet!
I'm so wanting to see a white light in there. Even a regular 150w bulb. I think the extra will make a difference to the plants, and to you as well.
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