What to do if gone for 2-7 days !!!!!!

Joker941

Joker941

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Hey guys... I will be gone for some weekends and what do I do for indoor plant, can i just get a timer and set the light cycle with that, and I was wondering if anyone has a good irrigation method that waters it automatically? thanks for all the help in advance guys :)
oh and if something doesnt make sense then sorry.. mornin toke got me:joint:
 
dhhbomb

dhhbomb

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well if ur just leaving for the weekend ur prob be ok to give water right before u leave or put a water pump on a timer a have it water them to however much u need
 
switch10

switch10

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Yea get a timer for your lights. and I agree with the above post. water before you leave and you should be good. I only water my mothers every 7+ days, and they are doing great (I have about 30% perlite in my soil). they are in my grow journal if you want proof.
 
Joker941

Joker941

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you really think watering before leaving will be anough for the plant? because im growing under a 400w hps light and it dries the plant out pretty quick.. i usually water 3 times a day
 
switch10

switch10

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Joker941 said:
you really think watering before leaving will be anough for the plant? because im growing under a 400w hps light and it dries the plant out pretty quick.. i usually water 3 times a day
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3 times a day??? how old are they? 3 times a day is a lot.....
 
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gangjababy

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yeah 3 times a day is way too often, unless your in hydro. I have to water my plants every 5 days. Either your overwatering or you're pots are way too small...
 
tinyTURTLE

tinyTURTLE

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i agree. just water realy good. if you are worried about too much evaporation, just raise your lights a little. a couple-few days won't stretch them that bad. but i think that a good watering will do it good. try it while you are there first, to see how it reacts.
just water like you re doing a small flush to make sure its saturated and let it go for a few days and watch it. i use a layer of hard topsoil on top to discourage evaporation from the good soil underneath.
 
Picasso345

Picasso345

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gangjababy said:
yeah 3 times a day is way too often, unless your in hydro. I have to water my plants every 5 days. Either your overwatering or you're pots are way too small...
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Yep. 3x a day is insane.

Most stores with a garden section sell Automatic Plant Waterers of the variety like this: PlantMinder™ Water Bulb - Lee Valley Tools

I use a 5 gallon bucket and pond pump and a timer. I have another bucket with hoses running from the bottom to each of my plants hanging above the plants. Every few days the timer turns on the pump for a few minutes and fills the bucket and the plants get watered. Works perfect.
 
dhhbomb

dhhbomb

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really i watered once a day for plants in the veg and once every 2 days for the flower but 3x a day is insane either u got bad soil or heat stress or something wrong
 
HiAzHeLL

HiAzHeLL

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yeah you should let the soil completely dry out before watering again so the roots can search for water making them grow nicely. just stick your finger like 3 inches into the soil to check for moisture. this also lets them get some air once in a while....makes a big difference.

i go 4 days without watering and 3 days for vegitive plants. so just water before you leave and it'll be alright. unless its in a tiny lil cup or something in that case you should transplant..lol
 
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