watering question

topsecret2012

topsecret2012

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transplanted my small rockwool cubes to bigger 4 inch 3 days ago.(wilma 4 pot) i soaked the cubes in canna start and rhizo but didnt squeeze any water out - i read that they were to designed to absorb the correct amount and squeezing could damage its make-up. I haven't watered since. they all look well and green

2 questions - should i water a small amount or wait until they appear to need water?

when should i a start watering using the drippers?
 
woodsmaneh!

woodsmaneh!

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Rockwool gets saturated easy and that restricts the ability of the plant to get lots of oxygen, I have round that the best way is to put the pump on a timer and run the drippers for say 30 min every 4 hours when lights are on and none when lights are out.
 
unlucky

unlucky

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i use rockwool cubes to grow and start off with small cubes and then move on to bigger cubes ones ive got roots then i put them in my nft trays one ive got roots on the bigger cubes. i start with the small ones with dipping them in water and nute mix,no sqeesing and then dip them again every other day if the cube feels dry...its down to the lights as well as i grow with hps dual spectrum 400w on cuttings and seedlings...the bigger cubes take 3/4 days befor thay need more water nute mix...ones thay are in my nft trays the pump is on all the time the lights are on
 
D

DIYer

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You're looking for a rule of thumb, there isn't one to be made from the aspects of the situation you describe yourself in. Water when the plant tells you it needs it.
 
topsecret2012

topsecret2012

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woodsmaneh! said:
Rockwool gets saturated easy and that restricts the ability of the plant to get lots of oxygen, I have round that the best way is to put the pump on a timer and run the drippers for say 30 min every 4 hours when lights are on and none when lights are out.
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thanks for taking the time to reply - much appreciated
where is the best place to locate the dripper - directly next to root?
 
topsecret2012

topsecret2012

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unlucky said:
i use rockwool cubes to grow and start off with small cubes and then move on to bigger cubes ones ive got roots then i put them in my nft trays one ive got roots on the bigger cubes. i start with the small ones with dipping them in water and nute mix,no sqeesing and then dip them again every other day if the cube feels dry...its down to the lights as well as i grow with hps dual spectrum 400w on cuttings and seedlings...the bigger cubes take 3/4 days befor thay need more water nute mix...ones thay are in my nft trays the pump is on all the time the lights are on
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cheers for the advice mate - i was going to use my t5 for the next couple of weeks, would i increase yield by going over tom hps now?
 
unlucky

unlucky

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yes defo more light per plant is better have a look at hps dual spectrum good for veg and flower. high times mate
 
unlucky

unlucky

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you need to put a dual spectrum bulb in it mate...as it covers blue and red....veg and flower...the one you have is for the budding time only...... up grade the bulb and you have it coverd from start to finish
 
topsecret2012

topsecret2012

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unlucky said:
you need to put a dual spectrum bulb in it mate...as it covers blue and red....veg and flower...the one you have is for the budding time only...... up grade the bulb and you have it coverd from start to finish
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sorry mate, getting confused, think ive got a dual - does this mean i can used it now on my seedlings? cheers for your help mate
[h=1]Sunmaster 600 watt Dual Spectrum Bulb[/h]
 
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