drainage?

[datura_kid]

what kind of drainge do you use? layer of rocks on the bottom of pot (underneath the soil) showed as very good (with holes in pots of course), but im thinking is this neccessary, cuz that way i loose alot of soil space in pot and we all know bigger pot/soil bigger girls...are just bigger holes in the cornes be enough? i expect they will but am seeking advice from someone who does it this way...

 

[Expat]

Drainage is important. I use a handful of Clay Hydroton /clay balls in the bottom of each pot

 

[Genetic_Freak]

what kind of drainge do you use? layer of rocks on the bottom of pot (underneath the soil) showed as very good (with holes in pots of course), but im thinking is this neccessary, cuz that way i loose alot of soil space in pot and we all know bigger pot/soil bigger girls...are just bigger holes in the cornes be enough? i expect they will but am seeking advice from someone who does it this way...

I like Silica stone or Foxfarm Big&Chunky perlite.

You can mix the perlite right into the soil or use it as a bottom layer.

If your medium is already draining well, then it's not crucial to add anything. It won't hurt though.

 

[Hank Hemp]

If when you water it runs out the bottom do nothing, if not check your holes, are they large enough? Be careful what ever you do. Is there a problem with the babies?

 

[datura_kid]

no there's no problem at all, there never was, just switching to a new setup trying to minimize potentialy unnecessary stuff, make things simple, cuz i need alot of rocks now and i boil them for sterilization and im trying to avoid that if possible. I saw some guys doing it with just soil mix directly into pot, no drainage layer, just holes, with excellent results...

perlite is always in the soil mix...

thanks guys

 

[Genetic_Freak]

perlite is always in the soil mix...

No need for the extra effort then.
Happy growing.

 

[NEWBEE420]

becareful, because some rocks with change the ph in your soil!!

 

[Expat]

becareful, because some rocks with change the ph in your soil!!

Another reason to use the clay balls.

 

[Genetic_Freak]

Another reason to use the clay balls.

Just a word of caution... Hydroton can also raise the pH if not rinsed properly, though only using it to line the bottom of pots, it's not such a big deal.

 

[Expat]

Yes, it pays to rinse your balls.

 

[Genetic_Freak]

^^^LOL^^^

 

[Mr. Greengenes]

I stopped using drainage 'rocks' years ago, partially to get more space below the roots and partially because it's just a pain when you're dealing with huge batches of seedlings as I always am. I never noticed any difference in outcome, either. Here's a big plant in a quart container with no drainage rocks;

 

[yortbogey]

I use a folded up old piece of plastic scrog netting in the bottom of my bagz....for stabalization and drainage...but also it give the roots sumthang to cling too....workz.....wellll

 

[Batboy]

I stopped using drainage 'rocks' years ago, partially to get more space below the roots and partially because it's just a pain when you're dealing with huge batches of seedlings as I always am. I never noticed any difference in outcome, either. Here's a big plant in a quart container with no drainage rocks;

How do you grow with success in such a small pot? How does it not get all rootbound and turn to shit?




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[Mr. Greengenes]

Batboy, the short answer is; it does get rootbound, and that's why the buds are so big on that plant. Well ok, the genes were right too! A condition of cramped roots promotes larger flowers in many kinds of plants. Small pots not only promote better oxygenation of the soil, but also allow much greater control over watering and nutrients. The idea that bigger pots=bigger yields belongs in the (rather large) book of cannabis myths.

 

[datura_kid]

makes sense, could compare it with mycorrhiza fungi usage...