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GanjaJedi · 01-18-2006, 09:49 AM

Hey,
I've got 5.25in pots on an ebbflo table which I let flood for 30 twice a day. The top of the soil in the pot isn't moist and when I reach down it doesn't really feel that moist. Please help is this bad?

sunnyside · 01-18-2006, 09:57 AM

well if you've got soil in an ebb n flow system it really isnt ideal... saying that if you are using soil it should feel moist after a 30 minute cycle...I am confused?

GanjaJedi · 01-18-2006, 10:00 AM

No no sorry about that I have a coconut coir perilite mix with some other soilless amendments

GanjaJedi · 01-18-2006, 10:01 AM

No no sorry about that I have a coconut coir perilite mix with some other soilless amendments my bad what can I say I'm a stoner

sunnyside · 01-18-2006, 10:08 AM

do what I do...use the weight of the pots as a gauge...lift them up when they are dry, then again after a watering cycle. You should notice a difference. This is very effective in soil gardens, i'm sure it will work for your situation as well.

GanjaJedi · 01-18-2006, 10:11 AM

The pot is definetly heavier I just don't know if the roots are getting the moisture I'm paranoid this is my first

sunnyside · 01-18-2006, 06:09 PM

if the pot is gaining weight...the roots are more than likely getting the water they need. Don't try and overdo it....that is a common mistake with new growers. good luck

01-18-2006, 06:30 PM

Sunnyside is right on. Worst thing for a beginner is overwatering, trust me, I lost quite a few in the beggining due to overwatering. Just remember, the roots will search out the water. Best way for roots to grow is down. Like SS said, use a dry pot with a wet pot and compare the diffrence in weight. After a week or less you will be able to pick up a pot and tell whether it needs water or not.

Keep it green, and don't get discouraged. We are all here too help you florish as a grower. Don't hesitate to ask any questions.

DirtySouth

GanjaJedi · 01-18-2006, 08:06 PM

Thanks for all the input sunny and southside, is a 30 min flood too long?

01-18-2006, 08:44 PM

I flood for 15 minutes 4 times a day (every 3 hours, no flooding during lights out). 30 minutes flood is OK, won't hurt anything. I use hydroton so I flood more.

01-18-2006, 09:49 AM	#1
GanjaJedi Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 281	I'm not sure if my babies are getting water Hey, I've got 5.25in pots on an ebbflo table which I let flood for 30 twice a day. The top of the soil in the pot isn't moist and when I reach down it doesn't really feel that moist. Please help is this bad?
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01-18-2006, 09:57 AM	#2
sunnyside Plant Manager Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,645	well if you've got soil in an ebb n flow system it really isnt ideal... saying that if you are using soil it should feel moist after a 30 minute cycle...I am confused? __________________ Sunnyside=Kokua
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01-18-2006, 10:00 AM	#3
GanjaJedi Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 281	No no sorry about that I have a coconut coir perilite mix with some other soilless amendments
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01-18-2006, 10:01 AM	#4
GanjaJedi Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 281	No no sorry about that I have a coconut coir perilite mix with some other soilless amendments my bad what can I say I'm a stoner
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01-18-2006, 10:08 AM	#5
sunnyside Plant Manager Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,645	do what I do...use the weight of the pots as a gauge...lift them up when they are dry, then again after a watering cycle. You should notice a difference. This is very effective in soil gardens, i'm sure it will work for your situation as well. __________________ Sunnyside=Kokua
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01-18-2006, 10:11 AM	#6
GanjaJedi Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 281	The pot is definetly heavier I just don't know if the roots are getting the moisture I'm paranoid this is my first
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01-18-2006, 06:09 PM	#7
sunnyside Plant Manager Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,645	if the pot is gaining weight...the roots are more than likely getting the water they need. Don't try and overdo it....that is a common mistake with new growers. good luck __________________ Sunnyside=Kokua
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01-18-2006, 06:30 PM	#8
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Sunnyside is right on. Worst thing for a beginner is overwatering, trust me, I lost quite a few in the beggining due to overwatering. Just remember, the roots will search out the water. Best way for roots to grow is down. Like SS said, use a dry pot with a wet pot and compare the diffrence in weight. After a week or less you will be able to pick up a pot and tell whether it needs water or not. Keep it green, and don't get discouraged. We are all here too help you florish as a grower. Don't hesitate to ask any questions. DirtySouth
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01-18-2006, 08:06 PM	#9
GanjaJedi Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 281	Thanks for all the input sunny and southside, is a 30 min flood too long?
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01-18-2006, 08:44 PM	#10
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	I flood for 15 minutes 4 times a day (every 3 hours, no flooding during lights out). 30 minutes flood is OK, won't hurt anything. I use hydroton so I flood more.
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