Thanks for replying SL.

Well, with reference to the method and accuracy, most people advise me to use the weighing method in order to know when the plant needs watering, it seems a common method.

I weighed the pots before i put the germinated seedlings in there, then i soaked the soil and put the germinated seedlings in, so i had figures from day zero.

It's only recently that the weight-loss has happened.

Someone else said something along the lines of what you were saying about the ability of the soil to hold water.

Do you grow in soil ? If so what tells you when it is time to water them ?


Thanks,

nibs.
nibblebit Reviewed by nibblebit on . Not a problem, but a curiosity, plants have lost 1lb in weight over 50 days ... Hi. I'm growing in soil, 5 litre pots, this isn't really a problem but i'd be interested to know why it's happening. Since using the weighing method for knowing when to water plants (i use kitchen scales), my girls have gone from around 3lb 6oz, when they were seedlings, to under 2lb 4oz now they are at day 53 ! I've searched and can't find reports of anything similar. Does anyone know why this happens ? Rating: 5