Maybe look into some autopots or octopots, or a similar DIY project.Thanks bro. I moved them around today, added sticky yellow and blue traps, and tilled some DE into the soil and watered them, then re - inspected and I can't see them now. I'm wondering if the flash showed broken trichs on the fan leaves (they look like little spots there) from under-watering. Another member here mentioned that may be what it is. I will further investigate tomorrow !
I'm having a hell of a time keeping up watering..
I am using air pots the plastic type, and have been very interested in auto-watering.Maybe look into some autopots or octopots, or a similar DIY project.
What medium are you using? I’m a hand waterer whenever my plant count allows it, but I’ve also had great luck with auto-watering systems in the past.
Christmas crush for the postal serviceHow longs it been taking everyone to get their seeds? I'm in the midwest and my order from Florida was sent out the 12th and still hasn't made it here. Starting to get a little worried.
I would give it another day or two maybe even Monday. I'm still waiting for my blackfriday order. Gonna give it till Monday before I start freaking out lol.How longs it been taking everyone to get their seeds? I'm in the midwest and my order from Florida was sent out the 12th and still hasn't made it here. Starting to get a little worried.
Well my first order(Nov 20th) ended up being out of stock. I got a call about it on the 10th(21 days later) and had to choose some other seeds instead. No biggie there for me as I know how these kinds of things go working in retail and IT, but it means I missed out on that sundae banana cookies I *really* wanted.. but I did get to choose Purple Mac as a replacement so I think that's fine ^^How longs it been taking everyone to get their seeds? I'm in the midwest and my order from Florida was sent out the 12th and still hasn't made it here. Starting to get a little worried.
usually I get them within 5 days of order, but this last order took a little longer. Was shipped on the 6th and received it on the 16th.How longs it been taking everyone to get their seeds? I'm in the midwest and my order from Florida was sent out the 12th and still hasn't made it here. Starting to get a little worried.
Where the heck do you shop normally that taking 3 weeks to let you know what you bought isnt in stock? That's absurd if you ask me, should have taken 3 days max to notice which is an acceptable response time.Well my first order(Nov 20th) ended up being out of stock. I got a call about it on the 10th(21 days later) and had to choose some other seeds instead. No biggie there for me as I know how these kinds of things go working in retail and IT, but it means I missed out on that sundae banana cookies I *really* wanted.. but I did get to choose Purple Mac as a replacement so I think that's fine ^^
I’ve used those airpots before, they’re nice. I like them because I do drain to waste with coco, and with the airpots there is no need for a pot elevator, as there is already room between the bottom of the medium and the bottom of the pot. I’ve found my favorite pots are Radicle Bags, I start in a rapid rooter, transplant into a 1 gal, and then finish in a 3 gal. I use a 70/30 coco/perlite mix, and hand water. It’s definitely a lot more work hand watering, I feed once a day starting out and by the end of flower will be feeding 2-3 times a day. I’ve got a drip system in case I ever want it, but watering the plants is usually my favorite part of the day. Something therapeutic about it.I am using air pots the plastic type, and have been very interested in auto-watering.
I would be hand watering until a certain point, and then using the system but im hung up between blumats and floraflex
My medium right now is happy frog soil but I plan on changing over to Coco in the future maybe. I would like a system that can work on these air pots because they cost alot of $ and I have enough pots to fill my rooms with them already.
https://www.amazon.com/Superoots-Air-Pot-Equivalent-Propagation-Container/dp/B00DEQBCEU these are actually the exact pots I plan on using.
I was thinking about these because it will also help hold moisture in the pot
and then theres this one too..7.5"- 12" UNIVERSAL ROUND FLORACAP® | FloraFlex®
The FloraFlex® 7.5"-12" Universal Round FloraCap® is a patent pending revolutionary tool for top feeding that also helps eliminate algae. The FloraCap® is designed to give you a more consistent flow rate, even distribution, increased air flow, and stabilization. Fill the cap with water and...floraflex.com
I just cant decide how to build the system and whatever.. Do i go with a timer to feed or a constant slow steady drip, or do i get blumats?
I have no experience in this so I dont know, but I think those round caps would help alot with decreasing my watering frequency
Yeah I cant argue with that, never had that happen before anywhere else ever but being able to choose whatever 3 strains I wanted as replacement helped. I'm also not pressed for these, they won't see a pot until april or so of 2020.Where the heck do you shop normally that taking 3 weeks to let you know what you bought isnt in stock? That's absurd if you ask me, should have taken 3 days max to notice which is an acceptable response time.
I used blumats for a few grows and they work well -- until they don't. Mine would plug sometimes and other times they would water like crazy, emptying my reservoir into my tent. The plants grew great, but blumats are not "set it and forget it". You definitely need to check them every day, in my experience.I am using air pots the plastic type, and have been very interested in auto-watering.
I would be hand watering until a certain point, and then using the system but im hung up between blumats and floraflex
My medium right now is happy frog soil but I plan on changing over to Coco in the future maybe. I would like a system that can work on these air pots because they cost alot of $ and I have enough pots to fill my rooms with them already.
https://www.amazon.com/Superoots-Air-Pot-Equivalent-Propagation-Container/dp/B00DEQBCEU these are actually the exact pots I plan on using.
I was thinking about these because it will also help hold moisture in the pot
and then theres this one too..7.5"- 12" UNIVERSAL ROUND FLORACAP® | FloraFlex®
The FloraFlex® 7.5"-12" Universal Round FloraCap® is a patent pending revolutionary tool for top feeding that also helps eliminate algae. The FloraCap® is designed to give you a more consistent flow rate, even distribution, increased air flow, and stabilization. Fill the cap with water and...floraflex.com
I just cant decide how to build the system and whatever.. Do i go with a timer to feed or a constant slow steady drip, or do i get blumats?
I have no experience in this so I dont know, but I think those round caps would help alot with decreasing my watering frequency
this is huge considering that was my initial thought of them.. what if they fail??I used blumats for a few grows and they work well -- until they don't. Mine would plug sometimes and other times they would water like crazy, emptying my reservoir into my tent. The plants grew great, but blumats are not "set it and forget it". You definitely need to check them every day, in my experience.
yes i was a little scared because of some reviewers saying the airpots + coco are a breeding ground for gnats. Im sure I could deal with them, but I just dont want to give them ideal conditions which IMO is too wet+too dry.I’ve used those airpots before, they’re nice. I like them because I do drain to waste with coco, and with the airpots there is no need for a pot elevator, as there is already room between the bottom of the medium and the bottom of the pot. I’ve found my favorite pots are Radicle Bags, I start in a rapid rooter, transplant into a 1 gal, and then finish in a 3 gal. I use a 70/30 coco/perlite mix, and hand water. It’s definitely a lot more work hand watering, I feed once a day starting out and by the end of flower will be feeding 2-3 times a day. I’ve got a drip system in case I ever want it, but watering the plants is usually my favorite part of the day. Something therapeutic about it.
Heisenbeans uploaded a couple of videos about the floraplex system, it looks pretty legit.
i keep my medium aerated with 30 percent perlite as well as good airflow and have never had fungus gnat issue. I always get the same brand coco, from the same place too, that may have played a role. I’ve only used the air pots a couple times though, mostly used fabric pots and now radicle bags.yes i was a little scared because of some reviewers saying the airpots + coco are a breeding ground for gnats. Im sure I could deal with them, but I just dont want to give them ideal conditions which IMO is too wet+too dry.
this system im hoping will alleviate both issues of watering and soil infrequency
the top "matrix" thingy i was thinking would help to moderate the soil moisture content which is something im having a little trouble with now.
I water every 1-2 days. Lately its every day, unless i forget a day lol
I'm using blumats and this statement is spot on. In the end it saves me time and effort but gotta keep an eye on them.I used blumats for a few grows and they work well -- until they don't. Mine would plug sometimes and other times they would water like crazy, emptying my reservoir into my tent. The plants grew great, but blumats are not "set it and forget it". You definitely need to check them every day, in my experience.