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Michael49 · 12-09-2017, 10:33 PM

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Watering every day - fabric pots. Soil seems pretty dry when it's time to water. FYI those are 3 gallon pots.

Sorry - watering every 3 days - not every day!!!

Michael49 · 12-09-2017, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael49

Watering every day - fabric pots. Soil seems pretty dry when it's time to water. FYI those are 3 gallon pots.

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Originally Posted by Lester Beans

pH is too low. Aim for 6.8. I would also add some nitrogen. Why are you just using bloom food only in veg?

Get that pH set right and feed some N and once they green up flip the switch!

I do have some FF Grow Big (6/4/4). I have been trying to go organic and avoid this.

Do you guys think I need to use the Grow Big? I thought between the FF Ocean Forest soil, and the FF Big Bloom (which contains castings and bat guano) I wouldn't need any additional neuts in Veg. I have some Roots Organic Trinity that I was planning on adding during flower.

Scrappy-doo · 12-09-2017, 11:23 PM

I still say they look overwatered. The pots are light when you water them? Every 3 days in 3 gal pots with plants that size I'd be surprised they need water that often.

Is you water ph 6.6-6.7 before or after you add your food? Should be adjusted after to put back in range. Bloom food is low N and not very useful to plants in veg. You need high N veg food. FFOF on it's own has enough food for a few weeks at least without needing to add anything.

Michael49 · 12-09-2017, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrappy-doo

I still say they look overwatered. The pots are light when you water them? Every 3 days in 3 gal pots with plants that size I'd be surprised they need water that often.

Is you water ph 6.6-6.7 before or after you add your food? Should be adjusted after to put back in range. Bloom food is low N and not very useful to plants in veg. You need high N veg food. FFOF on it's own has enough food for a few weeks at least without needing to add anything.

Thanks.

I'll wait another extra day before watering again. Do you think I should use some of the FF Grow Big at my next watering? Only concern is that I need to switch to flower soon.

pH is around 6.7 AFTER adding the Big Bloom.

al70 · 12-09-2017, 11:38 PM

yeah, let em dry out, they'll be fine, goodluck.

Scrappy-doo · 12-09-2017, 11:49 PM

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Thanks.

I'll wait another extra day before watering again. Do you think I should use some of the FF Grow Big at my next watering? Only concern is that I need to switch to flower soon.

pH is around 6.7 AFTER adding the Big Bloom.

You should try and lift the pot to see if they need water. Follow these directions to water correctly:

https://www.icmag.com/ic/showpost.ph...06&postcount=5

Imo no don't add more bloom food. Your plants aren't in bloom. Even when you switch to flower cycle you have 2-3 weeks of stretch when they need lots of N. After that they will need bloom food. If I were you I'd wait for them to start greening back up before I switch the lights. You want them healthy when they go into flower.

Michael49 · 12-10-2017, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Scrappy-doo

You should try and lift the pot to see if they need water. Follow these directions to water correctly:

https://www.icmag.com/ic/showpost.ph...06&postcount=5

Imo no don't add more bloom food. Your plants aren't in bloom. Even when you switch to flower cycle you have 2-3 weeks of stretch when they need lots of N. After that they will need bloom food. If I were you I'd wait for them to start greening back up before I switch the lights. You want them healthy when they go into flower.

Thanks, but I'm still not sure if I should be adding a nitrogen rich neut like FF Grow Big.

Chappi · 12-10-2017, 05:37 AM

Water only when you are absolutely sure they need it, otherwise forgetaboutit! They top of the soil shoild at least be dry. Stick your finger in and if you can feel moisture then they’re good, remember roots need oxygen too so dry intervals are normal in nature. If you stick your finger in there and its dry then water them. Your plants will tell you if they’re thirsty by drooping but don’t let it get to that point.

shishkaboy · 12-10-2017, 06:45 AM

Those plants have only been fed big bloom for the 49 days?

Do u have a ppm or ec meter?

Michael49 · 12-10-2017, 01:21 PM

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Water only when you are absolutely sure they need it, otherwise forgetaboutit! They top of the soil shoild at least be dry. Stick your finger in and if you can feel moisture then they’re good, remember roots need oxygen too so dry intervals are normal in nature. If you stick your finger in there and its dry then water them. Your plants will tell you if they’re thirsty by drooping but don’t let it get to that point.

Thanks!

12-09-2017, 11:23 PM	#13
Scrappy-doo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 2,186	I still say they look overwatered. The pots are light when you water them? Every 3 days in 3 gal pots with plants that size I'd be surprised they need water that often. Is you water ph 6.6-6.7 before or after you add your food? Should be adjusted after to put back in range. Bloom food is low N and not very useful to plants in veg. You need high N veg food. FFOF on it's own has enough food for a few weeks at least without needing to add anything. __________________ Damn it stinks in here! https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=299402
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al70 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: 420 anywhere drive, nowhere close Posts: 1,631	yeah, let em dry out, they'll be fine, goodluck. __________________ There may be thieves n rogues in prison but it was the scum of humanity that put them there. Oscar wilde. VIVA LA FRANCE.
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shishkaboy >>>>Beanie Man<<<< Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: "Where they crossover and clap boards." Posts: 2,472	Those plants have only been fed big bloom for the 49 days? Do u have a ppm or ec meter? __________________ Cannabutter for dummies. https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=334088 "Just right is a fine line between mistakes"
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12-10-2017, 05:37 AM	#18
Chappi Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 273	Water only when you are absolutely sure they need it, otherwise forgetaboutit! They top of the soil shoild at least be dry. Stick your finger in and if you can feel moisture then they’re good, remember roots need oxygen too so dry intervals are normal in nature. If you stick your finger in there and its dry then water them. Your plants will tell you if they’re thirsty by drooping but don’t let it get to that point.
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