ItaLiaNKiinG
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Hi guys, I have 2, 40w, 4 foot cool white fluorescent tubes, I have three, 2 week old plants and I keep the light on 24/0. I was wondering how much ml of water should I give them if the soil is totally dry. Thanks.
How many ml of water?
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ItaLiaNKiinG
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Yeah I wasn't watering it that much so next time I'll get a good run off.
Nullis
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The soil should never be totally dry. I know people who think it is good to wait until the plants are beginning to wilt and flop over from thirst before they water; well it isn't... that's under watering. Couple reasons why this is bad... vascular damage could result for one thing, but plants dying of thirst also aren't taking up any nutrients. Then, when you do go to water it is just going to bead on top or piss right through the container. You know how a moist sponge absorbs more than a dry sponge? Similar situation with soil.
Only the surface of the soil should be on the verge of drying out completely, but there should always be some level of moisture in the root zone. At the very least under watering will slow the growth rate; properly watered plants are more likely to grow to potential. Too many new growers are so needlessly fearful of over-watering that they under water as a result.
Only the surface of the soil should be on the verge of drying out completely, but there should always be some level of moisture in the root zone. At the very least under watering will slow the growth rate; properly watered plants are more likely to grow to potential. Too many new growers are so needlessly fearful of over-watering that they under water as a result.
ItaLiaNKiinG
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I water every 3 days or so..