HOW MUCH WATER WHEN WATERING?

When I switched from hydro to soiless, I found one of those mositure testers to help get a feel for when and how much mositure was needed. I was useing 5 gallon buckets then. After a cycle or 2, I didnt use it anymore. I also found keeping a log helped me, to keep track of various items, waterings, feedings, suppliments.

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Originally Posted by Garden Knowm

PERLITE = GREAT DRAINAGE

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I use 50% perlite with my soil mix. There is no drainage in my planter box, it is lined with plastic. It takes about a day to dry. 5" deep soil. Seems ok so far. I have a dehumidifer if it needs it in the future. Ive only been using it for a little bit though, so we'll see how it works out.

water when the soil is dry all the down. I stick my finger down there, better then a moisture meter IMO.

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Originally Posted by BobBong

layering the bottom of the bed with perlite?

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yes Actually . :D . that too.. Perlite mixed into the soil and

....also at least 1/2 inch of perlite on the bottom of all containers.... If the container has drainage..(which it should)... you can use a piece of newspaper to cover the drainage holes.. This will allow the water to seep out and keep the perlite from falling out of the holes..

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Originally Posted by Racerx

I use 50% perlite with my soil mix. There is no drainage in my planter box, it is lined with plastic. It takes about a day to dry. 5" deep soil. Seems ok so far. I have a dehumidifer if it needs it in the future. Ive only been using it for a little bit though, so we'll see how it works out.

water when the soil is dry all the down. I stick my finger down there, better then a moisture meter IMO.

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NICE info.. I would like to see a picture and follow the progress of your plants.. NO drainage holes seems suicidal.. BUT it seems like you are pulling it off!! If you start a thread.. please post a link in this thread./.

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