kindprincess
Well-Known Member
all soils are different. but, one thing i can say (having used dirt all my life) is that when the soil is about half dry (from saturation point) there is very little available moisture to the plant. although the pot may feel "heavy" the roots are still not getting the water they need. most of the time, soil will start to pull away from the sides of the container well before it dries to 10-20%.
also, there is variance in strains too. i've had some that are at 6+ nodes at the end of two weeks, then again, i've had some that barely had three. it all depends. as a rule, i baby all of my babies until they are a month old from sprout. at that point, i do several things to "toughen" them up. i don't let the pots dry out until that time.
i wanted to point out that some soils, though seemingly wet, are still not holding enough water unless you time your schedule. straight cow manure is a good example, as is garden plus (don't EVER use that shit; it realy is crap dirt)
another good way to go (in full veg) is to wait until you see wilt (soil will be 10-20% dry approx) then water with a hefty amount. the plant will perk up within 15 minutes. fun to sit with a bowl and watch them bounce right back...
kp
also, there is variance in strains too. i've had some that are at 6+ nodes at the end of two weeks, then again, i've had some that barely had three. it all depends. as a rule, i baby all of my babies until they are a month old from sprout. at that point, i do several things to "toughen" them up. i don't let the pots dry out until that time.
i wanted to point out that some soils, though seemingly wet, are still not holding enough water unless you time your schedule. straight cow manure is a good example, as is garden plus (don't EVER use that shit; it realy is crap dirt)
another good way to go (in full veg) is to wait until you see wilt (soil will be 10-20% dry approx) then water with a hefty amount. the plant will perk up within 15 minutes. fun to sit with a bowl and watch them bounce right back...
kp