watering question

[kyolic]

i have my plants in 3 gal bags. Do i just water around the base of the plant or should i water the whole bag basically. Like make sure all the soil is damp because i am allready using about half a gallon of water when i water and i only have 7 plants.

kyolic Reviewed by kyolic on 12-03-2007. watering question i have my plants in 3 gal bags. Do i just water around the base of the plant or should i water the whole bag basically. Like make sure all the soil is damp because i am allready using about half a gallon of water when i water and i only have 7 plants. Rating: 5

[rimbaegeus]

How old are your plants? 3 gallons of medium in a light tight container with a young plant can hold moisture much longer than if a two month old plant.

[Perp]

You must make sure the water reaches all the way down to the bottom of the bag or else the roots will only grow near the top of the pot. This drastically reduces yield. Also, allowing a bit of water to run out the bottom of the pot/bag ls beneficial as it leaches excess salts out of the soil.