Roots or no roots?

[buddha65]

I have some concerns about specific things.

Basics; 400 wt HID, 2'x4' E&F Tray, 6th week of growth, strains-HPP & Bubblicious. Using Ionic nuts. Watering cycle is 1 hr every 3hrs. 18 hour light period for 2 more weeks.

Concern; roots exposed between watering cycles, harmful or not? Will they dry up or burn?:holysheep:

Most water evaporated between cycles at this point of grow. Plants still growing like crazy, 1" a day at least.

 

[dmack]

Totally normal. But you should water for 15 min every hour. trust me they can eat some water right up. Hope i was of help

 

[buddha65]

Yeah, but I had an elctrical guy com in and hook up some extra power and industrial timers, I can only go 1 hour at a time...but there seems to be no problem about feeding..they are going crazy with leaves and reaching. I do add a gal. every other day, check Ph to see if in balance....so far so good.

Will maintain.
Buddha65

 

[smokybear]

I agree with dmack. I would set the timers to 15 minutes every hour as this tends to be the most used method. Just my thoughts. Good luck and take care. Keep us posted.

 

[buddha65]

Well boys, your ideas about the 15 min. per hour have been helpful...but I have gone to a 8 hour continuous water feed with a 1 hour break in between sessions. Production...1 1/2 in growth a day if not more. Drinking a lot of nuts...but its worth it. Will keep you posted.

Buddha65

 

[trillions of atoms]

yes , water more often with less time for each watering....more frequency will have better results, 1 hr is pushing it.....