Going away on vacation..watering question?

[jokerjon00]

Hey,
I will be going on vaction for 6 days and currently have 2 mothers growing in 1.5 gallon pots. They take about 32oz of water every other day. I am trying to figure out the easiest way to have them watered while I am gone. I have researched wick watering but it appears that everyone is feeding from the bottom. If I put a wick placed as far down as i can get from the top of the soil and attach it to a gallon jug of water with this work? will the gallong jug have to be above the plant, below it or same level? or does it even matter?

I've included a picture to describe what i mean. Thanks in advance for the help!

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[UnderCoverAgentOrange]

test it out ...and you dont' have anyone that knows about it correct? you shouldn't butt if you do obviously you trust them have them come water for you

*i wouldn't recommend it but hey either that or no vacation

*one thing water right before the lights go out before you leave this will give you a little extra time as the plants won't drink as much water till the lights come back on...won't give you much but will help with anything your going to be doing

 

[Muffy]

I love this thread again.

 

[topfuel29]

Hey,
I will be going on vaction for 6 days and currently have 2 mothers growing in 1.5 gallon pots. They take about 32oz of water every other day. I am trying to figure out the easiest way to have them watered while I am gone. I have researched wick watering but it appears that everyone is feeding from the bottom. If I put a wick placed as far down as i can get from the top of the soil and attach it to a gallon jug of water with this work? will the gallong jug have to be above the plant, below it or same level? or does it even matter?

I've included a picture to describe what i mean. Thanks in advance for the help!

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dude 1 1/2 gallon pots that way to small, transplant them in 3 or 4 gallon pots. Water them very well, and go on vacation. They'll be ok for your 6 days. Make sure the temps are cool, and you should have no problems.