BIG pots

[Medman]

I've been a hydro grower for years now and have recently decided to switch things up a little. My room's got a 1k hps and two 250's, hoping to trade those up to another 1k soon. And I convinced myself to give a soil-like medium a try.

Since I cut the number of plants down drastically I wanted to go big. So got me 6 25 gal smart pots, basically a big felt bag that supposedly lets the roots breathe preventing spiraling. Filled em with Roots Organics Formula 707, six dif strains, and have been topping and sc'n as much as I feel safe doing. Things are going great! Got a question though.

Being a hydro guy I'm a little unsure on my watering schedule. Judging by weight is tough cuz these girls are heavy either way. So I've been digging down and waiting till I find 5-6 inches bone dry, which is about 7 days. I'm just unsure of myself and want to make sure I ain't stressing the girls too much.

Other than that I wanted to say this is a great site with an exceptional group of member. Also if your curious about my strains I'm not too sure about the names but I got them on trade at a cannibis cup competion. Northern Lights x Blueberry, ReCON, Kory Kush, Drambula, Bubbleberry, and LGS (my long time friend).

 

[nikimadritista]

How Big are your plants?
How old?
You should plant young plants in smaller pots and replant them into bigger pots as they grow...
That helps control the watering...
7 days water cycle sounds good though... If the leafs aren't showing signs of trouble you shouldn't be woried!
Good job
Post some pics!

 

[Medman]

They are about 2 months old. Started as clones in 1" cubes, moved to 4" then 6", finally into these 25 gal bags. Some leaves are devoloping brown spots, nothing serious, adding cal-mag to see if that helps. Just got another 1000 watt. Pics will follow.

 

[Alistair]

A moisture meter ($7.00 or so) will tell you how moist the soil down to 7" deep. The tip of a moisture meter should be scoured with a scouring pad prior to using in order to ensure accuracy. I test mine by placing it in a cup of water. If it reads 100% wet, then I know it's working.

I would only give enough water to last about a week or so. Three or four quarts of water, for example. I would gradually give more water as the roots grow and the plants use more.

 

[Medman]

Thanks I'll pick one up next time I'm at the local shop. Kinda suprized they didn't recommend one, they know I know nothing when it comes to soil grows. Thanks again. I'll prb be starting a thread in the journal section after I get some pics goin.