Coloradoclear
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That is the one I have been using for over a year . . . They do not like to be run through the washing machine in your pants pocket
Second grow. Same issue
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Huh. I never would have guessed that isn't good for them.That is the one I have been using for over a year . . . They do not like to be run through the washing machine in your pants pocket
Buba Blend
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You are right, I just wanted to say it like that in case you were one of the peeps who took advice on these forums without wanting to do the homework. If that was the case I would move on. I didn't want to suggest what books in the last post to see if you would ask. Good Luck! You're growing skills will improve with every grow, even the bad ones.
Here are two good books.
Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor/Outdoor Medical Grower's Bible
or
Marijuana Grower's Handbook by Ed Rosenthal
Buba Blend
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The short answer yes. How is the best way to check soil PH?
Others do it different than I do. I'm no expert on it.
I take a sample from different areas.
Using soil test kits like Mosser I get good decent results I suppose. It is important to use distilled water and the sample is completely dry.
Others use expensive meters that insert into the soil.
I think another method involves using a cheap PH Meter.
Many soil growers never check the soil PH because they don't run into problems with it.
Coloradoclear
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I have never checked my soil PH . . . probably should be doing it lol
Buba Blend
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Never hurts. It needs to be checked if problems develop from improperly watering in soil. If you are watering properly, soil PH should be fine. That's why some people never have to check. Some have learned to water properly from the school of hard knocks or from having a green thumb. When somebody is overwatering by using to much water and creating a large run off each time they water, even if they are letting their plants dry out, they create a low soil PH which causes nutrient lock out.
Coloradoclear
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Fabric pots are also a lot more "forgiving" when it comes to over watering your plants. Adjusting your soil mixture will allow you to water more times a week or less depending on its ability to hold water. I water twice a week, with only one containing fertilizer & supplements.
Ok. I will check that out. I just got into the habit of checking the ph of the runoff because a tutorial had recommended it as a way to check root ph.
I have been worried about over watering and under watering. I end up watering about 2x per week. 1 water. 1 with water and nutes. I am using fabric 5 gallon pots. I usually use between a half gallon and 3/4 gallon on each plant before I get runoff into my trays. I slowly water each plant by adding a little at a time breaking up that amount over 4 pours. I don't get excessive runoff usually just a little in each tray. Then I notice if I come back in an hour or so it's been sucked back up by the fabric pots and soil. I was reluctant to post pics, but was hoping someone with more experience would be able to use them to help confirm some of my thoughts or give me some hints.
I have been worried about over watering and under watering. I end up watering about 2x per week. 1 water. 1 with water and nutes. I am using fabric 5 gallon pots. I usually use between a half gallon and 3/4 gallon on each plant before I get runoff into my trays. I slowly water each plant by adding a little at a time breaking up that amount over 4 pours. I don't get excessive runoff usually just a little in each tray. Then I notice if I come back in an hour or so it's been sucked back up by the fabric pots and soil. I was reluctant to post pics, but was hoping someone with more experience would be able to use them to help confirm some of my thoughts or give me some hints.
r.i.kid
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agree checking run off is for the birds....only reason you would need a ppm reader is if you were running hydro....I have a ppm tester and used it once in a year to check my tap waters initial hard or softness.....a good ph pen and you're good to go brother
hippee
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I'm thinking you might have just stumbled upon your problem in your last post, 1 not much runoff 2 it's running off into a tray and then being sucked back in by the fabric pots,technically speaking that's not runoff, with runoff your trying to rid the excess salts not suck em' back in.Maybe this helps
Coloradoclear
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I am running more than just fertilizer (Advanced Nutrients schedule), so I monitor the ppm to make sure I don't screw anything up.
I had not thought of that.
r.i.kid
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so am i......just meaure your ratio...mix in water..PH around 6.0....and keep it moving. you're making it to complicated.. here's a pic of a test bud so you know I can grow...plant has about 2 weeks to go..that's 1 plant 5×5
Coloradoclear
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Very nice
So I'm reading this thread again trying to make sure and grasp it all. Correct me if I have this wrong. I am supposed to water until I get 20% runoff. So if I use 1 gl of water on a plant I should have 1/5 gl of runoff in my saucer that my fabric pot is in? Then I am supposed to dispose of this excess water? Any tips on a quick easy way to remove it? Shop vac?
hippee
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It is a pain I have 5x5 tent with 2-2'x4' flood tables sitting on 6" block I have a drain in them but it's still a pain, but it's all part of it you know what I mean?If it was easy everybody would be able to grow if this is your 2nd grow then you know how diligent you have to be "slackers need not apply"on your next run you will find it easier than the last one and so forth, experience is everything,also an open mind
Good idea with the flood tables. Speaking of a flood. I got to go water. I may have to put some thought into some flood tables and a slight slope in the tent. Damn tissue hard to move around in there though so adding additional stuff on the floor will be a pain. It's difficult enough to reach the back corner as it is.