Watering times

[JackdaWack]

Ok guys i changed my set up just a little bit, i now have jet streams in my tubs instead of a drip system, when its dark i only have the plants watered 2wice, and right before the water turns on the plants look sickly droopy, Is this bad? i mean there still getting water, im trying to see if there getting to much water, but if i take 4 hr breaks off time, there should be no way, i use hydroton and rockwool, the rock wool doesnt even get wet more damp and drys very quikly, when lights are on i have the water 15 mins on and 1 hr breaks, works perfect, should i make a better schedual for the off time, it seems when my plants are droopy the medium or roots if i lift the plants out of the tubs are still damp...

[JackdaWack]

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[shovlboy]

I dont think your suppose to water at night. I dont at least

[JackdaWack]

hmmm... its very intreasting tho, light off, the plant droops, and the second it comes on its like HEY YO!! TIME TO GROW! lolz. I dunno im gonna turn off the timer for the night and see what happens, im in hydro, i shouldnt even have this problem. I cant see how there getting to much water.

[divestoned]

it may be that your temp is low at nite which can make the plant droop a lil as a way of blanketing itself for warmth also humidity can have that effect at nite....its nothin to worry bout. btw i dont flood during nite cycle.

[JackdaWack]

yeah i never run the water as nearly often at night i put in an extra water cylce so it water 3 times lights off the droop went away some what, im about 68 at night with 40-50% humidity. i dont think they were getting enough water. She drinks alot i top off a gal every other day week 1 of flower

[deftdrummer]

It is a good idea not to water during the dark cycle. This is so the roots have a chance to aerate and also so that they will be good and hungry when the light does come on in the morning.

In my experiences it is perfectly normal for the plants to droop at night. They are literally resting. This is so the roots have a chance to grow a little more and so the plants have more energy for the next day. It could also be due to your temps dropping but if anything higher temps will make them droop rather than lower. If they perk back up in the morning then I'd say you have nothing to worry about. Just go get stoned and start thinking of the next thing to worry about. =)