Question about watering

[godsbackyard]

How often should we be watering our plants? We assumed that a constant drip would be good... but maybe we are wrong. We are about 6 days into vegetation and some of our plants are looking kind of weak. Another question, how big should plants be 6 days in? Get back to me asap D

godsbackyard Reviewed by godsbackyard on 07-18-2004. Question about watering How often should we be watering our plants? We assumed that a constant drip would be good... but maybe we are wrong. We are about 6 days into vegetation and some of our plants are looking kind of weak. Another question, how big should plants be 6 days in? Get back to me asap :DD:D:D Rating: 5

[godsbackyard]

Getting help here is nearly impossible. I really need a few questions answered..

A. How much water does a young plant need? We're talking days into the process..

B. When do you start using nutrients on the plants?

[perthkiwi]

mate we need more info e.g whate medium what system im useing perlite water 15 min on 3 hour off thay doing great

[kramllehctim]

Ya man, Hydo? water farm? hydroton? soil what?????

I live in Texas, water the SHIT out of them here..........

KraMell

[godsbackyard]

I am growing hydroponically but right now they are growing in soil in which I will move them into a reservoir system.

[kramllehctim]

If it's hot (85 or better) then keep them real moist. If 75 or lower, keep the surface dry and feel down about 2 inches. If it's dry that far down, then soak it, then wait till it's dry 2 inches down again

That method seems to work great for soil

MM

[mahatma]

Theres no way anyone can predict a watering schedule for you because there are too many variables, and not just medium and temperature, but humidity, lights, fans, size of container, and type of "soil," as well. The previous post got it right, you have just feel the soil to see if it is dry. If you are still unsure, try not watering them for a while until they just begin to droop...then water. This will give you some indication of how long you should wait between waterings, and a better feel for the soil. This will not hurt your plants if you experiment once or twice. Just be careful by keeping a close eye on them so they do not wilt too much. Keep in mind, most people tend to over water.

[taphead]

If your plants are in soil and you have a constant drip then you are overwatering your plant.