Draining?

Brokenhope420

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Welp, im about to start growing 2 more plants along with my main grow [currently on day 11 since sprout]. I am starting them in 18 oz red cups instead of the 2 liter I used for the main [worked out horribly].

Now I filled them with miracle grow potting soil... all I can get, I already know its not that great. Then I poured half a 1 liter bottle of water over both cups. [Each got about 1/4L total]. Still nothing has drained from the 4 holes at the bottom. they are big enough... but the water just isnt getting to the bottom. I have waited about 45 minutes too.

My question is, is 1/4 a liter enough to drain the soil? Should I use more?

When should I consider the soil "drained"; when a fair amount of water comes out one or all holes? or when the first trace amounts comes out?
 

pauliojr

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Did you get the Miracle Grow soil that retains moisture a lot better? I know they have a potting soil out there like that.
 
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