grandpon

<span class="link_user">@PharmaZ</span>, Hello, I’m happy to know there are people who help others and that I’m not the only one going through this. I understand; I’m following (or trying my best to follow) your recommendations. I made all the adjustments you suggested. I managed to buy a similar product online (Gorilla Microbes) that contains the seaweed extract; a friend of mine said he’ll use it for foliar feeding once it arrives (I’ll be traveling). I’m glad you solved the mystery regarding my plants; I’m learning a lot about plants, watering, and so on. I also found the 300ml watering every 3 days a bit odd, but I didn&#039;t know what to do or what was actually happening. I chose &quot;living soil&quot; because it’s the cheapest medium (at least around here), and the marketing always claims, &quot;buy this soil and water only with plain water until harvest&quot;—but I realized it’s not quite that simple... Maybe the pot size was my main issue, which led to the watering problem as well—would you agree? Thank you so much for your insights; please feel free to share your opinion on anything you like—make yourself at home. Regarding the soil: what do you think about using an organo-mineral mix for my next grow cycle?

<span class="link_user">@grandpon</span>, No problem every grower has experienced situations like this if they say they haven’t they’re lying. I have some time to help so let’s just try and get this sorted :pray: Yes 1 watering should last 2 weeks as long as your PPFD is 300-400 and light schedule 18/6 Your plants are currently in a stress stage they aren’t drinking from the roots it’s clear to me. If you have a look at my current grows I’m using coco I could let them go 3 days without watering at this stage 11-12L of coco in the pot. That is also due to a healthy microbial environment like mycorrhiza and good bacteria. You could also do with having a Calcium magnesium supplement/additive. Helps with new cell growth when the plant invigorates itself. Exp. In a higher humidity environment 70-80% I have grown plants from seed to 4 weeks old watering once in 10L soil pots. And they were big plants at 4 weeks… You have to get in the Habit of growing cannabis as a plant, Most varieties like a big watering then a dry back unless you’re running hydro which you’re not. They want to grow big and strong and if you don’t let them they will tell you. First they need to develop a big root system, once that’s developed you may need to water every 1-2 days in most potting mixes but again it’s all variables like how big is your pot vs the plants inside it, humidity, temps… In all honestly you have approached this grow completely wrong, Soil growing is great but much less forgiving. I like growing in soil, it can be the easiest (water only) but can also be the hardest. If you want to do an organic living soil your pots really should be using 20L+ pots filled to the top, or a large planter with your 3 plants in together. The living soil hype has really ramped up and honestly it’s not all good. There are so many other factors involved in growing great bud. Genetics are more important than the growing media. Then you have environment, if it’s too hot/cold, dry/wet you’re great genetics won’t matter. You would have been better off with a bag of canna soil for €20 after all you have some nutrients too. Anyway we’re not giving up just some opinions :pray::+1:

<span class="link_user">@PharmaZ</span>, Hi! The water pH is around 6 (I know this because I have pH test strips), but I have no idea about the EC. So, will the watering I do when the soil is completely dry last for two weeks? Or do you think that, in addition to the two foliar feedings, another watering might be needed? I wasn&#039;t able to buy the product; I checked local stores but they don&#039;t have it, so I&#039;ll have to buy it online. The problem is I&#039;ll be away, though maybe I can get a friend to handle that task. Thanks—I&#039;ll keep you posted and update the grow diary whenever possible. I can&#039;t thank you enough for your support and patience.

<span class="link_user">@grandpon</span>, ok so the soil is damp at the bottom which was expected. Water with plain water, what is the PH and EC of your regular tap water? Do the water the day you go away just before lights come on… if you can… otherwise on the Thursday. The soil should be as dry as you get it out of the bag, even a little drier is ok. The water you provide this week will be fine for your entire 2 weeks away. Your friend can do 2 foliage feeds 7 days apart so if you water them Thurs/Friday your friend should wait 3-4 days to foliar, then another 7 days this is no secret timing just a plan to follow. Did you pick up some Kelp product? You can also add this when you water them.

<span class="link_user">@grandpon</span>, ok so the soil is damp at the bottom which was expected. Water with plain water, what is the PH and EC of your regular tap water? Do the water the day you go away just before lights come on… if you can… otherwise on the Thursday. The soil should be as dry as you get it out of the bag, even a little drier is ok. The water you provide this week will be fine for your entire 2 weeks away. Your friend can do 2 foliage feeds 7 days apart so if you water them Thurs/Friday your friend should wait 3-4 days to foliar, then another 7 days this is no secret timing just a plan to follow. Did you pick up some Kelp product? You can also add this when you water them.