ballplayer 2
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Hi all. I am using a 600 W HPS in a Daystar AC reflector. Things went alright when when my plants were babies and in starter cells. Now that I have them transplanted into 4" pots, the soil (Sunshine #1 amended with additional worm castings, Fox Farm Ocean Forest, and perlite) is staying wet for too long and the plants leaves are starting to curl a bit.
I have been treating the plants in this area the same as the ones in my non AC setup. That is watering through everytime, with some 10-20% runoff. I was wondering if it might be advisable to give less water to the AC group, no-runoff for the first 2 waterings until some roots get built up in the pots. Then continue watering until runoff as usual.
I have a full grown plant in the same area( 600 W AC area) that did not experience any problems when moved into the area. However, it was grown from seed for 3-4 weeks, transplanted to its final home (5 gallon container) and grown for another two weeks under (2) 400 W Metal Halides (Non AC) until it undoubtedly gained some roots mass.
I would appreciate some input about whether watering without runoff with clean water (pH adjusted, no fertilizer-- fertillizer would be provided by the mix for at least a week or two) would be alright until the plants gained some root mass and foliage to use the water.
I will probably add a little more perlite to the next mix. I cannot improve ventilation anymore right now (265 cfm Dayton in a 5x4 area). Circulation is good, as good as possible without wind burning the plants.
What are your thoughts/concerns? Your help and feedback is very much appreciated.
BP
I have been treating the plants in this area the same as the ones in my non AC setup. That is watering through everytime, with some 10-20% runoff. I was wondering if it might be advisable to give less water to the AC group, no-runoff for the first 2 waterings until some roots get built up in the pots. Then continue watering until runoff as usual.
I have a full grown plant in the same area( 600 W AC area) that did not experience any problems when moved into the area. However, it was grown from seed for 3-4 weeks, transplanted to its final home (5 gallon container) and grown for another two weeks under (2) 400 W Metal Halides (Non AC) until it undoubtedly gained some roots mass.
I would appreciate some input about whether watering without runoff with clean water (pH adjusted, no fertilizer-- fertillizer would be provided by the mix for at least a week or two) would be alright until the plants gained some root mass and foliage to use the water.
I will probably add a little more perlite to the next mix. I cannot improve ventilation anymore right now (265 cfm Dayton in a 5x4 area). Circulation is good, as good as possible without wind burning the plants.
What are your thoughts/concerns? Your help and feedback is very much appreciated.
BP