Soil. How do u water?

Discussion in 'Marijuana Growing Techniques' started by Rocklobster, Apr 5, 2008.

  1. Rocklobster

    Rocklobster Senior Member

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    Just wondering wats the most popular way of watering plants from top or bottom?. I like watering from the bottom when plants get big enough. Just seems t me plants get a more healthier root system that way.
     
  2. nicknack

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    I always go from the top, but if it looks like they need a little extra I'll let them suck up all they nedd from the bottom.
     
  3. BudBill

    BudBill Dark Helmet

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    I would recommend from the top only to completely saturate the soil. You have to water in stages, for example pour a 1/4 gallon let sit for 5 minutes, repeat until you notice drainage starting. This tend to give an even distribution. Again grower preference but as a test do the watering from the bottom on a plant and top watering on another. During cleanup after harvest or during transplanting pay notice to where the roots buildup.
     
  4. Rocklobster

    Rocklobster Senior Member

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    Lol only 2 answers in over a week did.nt think it was a silly question. When i look after me sisters house plants it that from top that one from bottom etc.... Still wat I have notice if ya water from the bottom that over watered look ya get after dont last so long.
     
  5. BudBill

    BudBill Dark Helmet

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    It is probably just one of those things that are taken for granted. Only after overwatering a plant to death does one tend to realize the importance.
     
  6. Rocklobster

    Rocklobster Senior Member

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    Dont think it really matters with mj but ya know anything thats easy dont cost n gives me an edge on me last crop. Lol I must admit do tend t over water cutting think its a mind thing when they droop just after being taken thats why I asked about wick system.
     
  7. BudBill

    BudBill Dark Helmet

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    Its a toughie to not over "mother" them :)

    But its a sign of love!!!
     
  8. Rocklobster

    Rocklobster Senior Member

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    Lol love is blind am guilty of flocking the odd dead horse when it was time t cut ya losses n move on.
     
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