How often do you water during flowering?
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Deadhead13
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Cool old thread.
BrewersToker
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In ground during flower I have a daily regiment that has me switching between feeding and watering. 3 plants, each 5ft + and they get a gallon of water the day after feeding. The feeding is 2.5tbl of Tiger Bloom per gallon.
In ground plants need water at least 3x a week between feedings during flower, of it doesn't rain, imo.
In ground plants need water at least 3x a week between feedings during flower, of it doesn't rain, imo.
SchmoeJoe
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You should get a feel for how light the pot gets just before the plant starts to wilt. That's when you water.I'm 17 days in to flowering and have been watering a gallon every 2 to 3 days. I'll water every time I notice it starting to droop. It's an indica/sativa mix from bagseed, 20" tall.
I'm curious as to how much other people water during flowering? I know it depends on strain, mediu, etc. But just to get an idea....Anyone?
I'm an indoor grower ..growing in 7 gallon cloth Potts ..plants are about average 4-5 feet tall ...I'm watering about once a week. They are in the 2 ND week of flowering...I use the weight of the plant to know when to water ..super light = time to water ..about 2 gallons per plant 
They look like my plants
Digitizer77
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You really can't get a straight answer about anything relating to growing marijuana. This summer has been my first attempt. I collected seeds over many years and now that it's legal in Canada I planted about 20 sprouted seeds (used a cup of water and no idea which strain is what) Pretty sure I have a few blackberry but there is definitely a variety. Here is what I've learned and I've been experimenting with a few on the deck outside and a few in my garage under multiple flowering led lamps cornered in under a shelf surrounded by some white painted cardboard.
1. the outdoor grown plants have much thicker and stronger stems and branches and can withstand a lot of wind. they need to be watered every day because the soil dries way faster in the outdoor elements. 2 gallons a day by 2nd week of flowering
2. if starting your plants indoors be careful about bringing them outside unless you have something good to block the wind or they will break (they aren't battle hardened with just an oscillating fan on them for the first 8 weeks (just be careful - if there is no wind go for it)
4. fan leaves block too much light especially on the indoor (garage) grown plants. the lower branches don't produce a whole lot anyway from what I've read and that's why many indoor growers lollipop their plants. waste of energy on lower branches that will barely produce anything. cut off any fan leaves bigger than your hand once in flowering especially on the bottom 3rd of plant
5. be mindful of space and have a game plan. i've noticed that topping is very good technique and has not killed any of my plants. my original plan was to start the plants outside and flower them inside the garage with my lamps. the problem is i didn't top the first batch, they stretched and i had no more space in the little area i made in garage and had to bring them back outside. still looking good though
6. leave the soil loose. i've noticed the plants i didn't pack the soil in tight are growing almost twice as fast. it helps filter the water too
I have to cut this short I wanted to share more. Trust me like I said I started with about 20, half were males that I threw away and I've learned plenty.
4 or 5 days in the garage 1 gallon each
every day outdoors 2 gallons
all are healthy so far.
1. the outdoor grown plants have much thicker and stronger stems and branches and can withstand a lot of wind. they need to be watered every day because the soil dries way faster in the outdoor elements. 2 gallons a day by 2nd week of flowering
2. if starting your plants indoors be careful about bringing them outside unless you have something good to block the wind or they will break (they aren't battle hardened with just an oscillating fan on them for the first 8 weeks (just be careful - if there is no wind go for it)
4. fan leaves block too much light especially on the indoor (garage) grown plants. the lower branches don't produce a whole lot anyway from what I've read and that's why many indoor growers lollipop their plants. waste of energy on lower branches that will barely produce anything. cut off any fan leaves bigger than your hand once in flowering especially on the bottom 3rd of plant
5. be mindful of space and have a game plan. i've noticed that topping is very good technique and has not killed any of my plants. my original plan was to start the plants outside and flower them inside the garage with my lamps. the problem is i didn't top the first batch, they stretched and i had no more space in the little area i made in garage and had to bring them back outside. still looking good though
6. leave the soil loose. i've noticed the plants i didn't pack the soil in tight are growing almost twice as fast. it helps filter the water too
I have to cut this short I wanted to share more. Trust me like I said I started with about 20, half were males that I threw away and I've learned plenty.
4 or 5 days in the garage 1 gallon each
every day outdoors 2 gallons
all are healthy so far.
Kushking#79
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Dont hate me but we gonna keep doing it just too keep this 2010 post alive since you was then commenting on a seven year old post i guess ill comment on this 4 yr old comment..
Kushking#79
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And technically if they throw buds there definitley girls!! Certainly not boys! Yes we know there plants but we also acknowledge there female ... So calling them girls it is !! And BullSnot thats some education for your ass..
Wizzlebiz
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Kushking#79
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Well i gotta start someplace ,, And Ill be sure too remember your comment also nxt time im addressing what ever the F_ _ _ k i want..
twentyeight.threefive
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Mom doesn't let you say "fuck" huh?
Wizzlebiz
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Sweet. I really do like it when people remember what I have to say.
I feel like I have won already.
Killuminatie
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many weeks I thought I was over watering, i would wait for the plant to droop and it would stay droopy even after watering, having little experience confused the hell out of me lol. I use fabric pots an keep the soil slightly moist during flowering. Not sure if it's different with living soil but it stops the drooping.
Three Berries
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It really depends on the ambient humidity too. I go though a gallon a day per pot in 2 gallon pots right now if I want any runoff.
Looking great when did you top her?
Budzbuddha
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That guy hasn’t been here since 2012.
Plant strangled him - nice funeral tho.