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afrawfraw

afrawfraw

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It's funny. This thread is like New York Cheese Cake. I check all my other subscriptions, and then check the 600. Kinda like saving the CK for dessert. =)
 
jigfresh

jigfresh

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I'm the same afraw. I feel like it's the only reason I check the other threads is just to get through them, to check the 6.

So I have a question for you soil type peeps. I just put clones in soil... 3 gal pots. The bottom third of each pot is super soil, the middle third is Roots Organics Original, and the top third is Roots Organic Green Light (same as Original with more perlite mixed in). I patted the soil down after each soil, I hope that was ok. Not too much pressure, just kind of set it, if that makes sense. The question.

When and how much do I give it for it's first watering in the soil?

These plants are for a friend who is going to use only water, so I'll start them off that way as well. Sadly, no tea for these gals. I'm gonna use tap water as well. Do I need to let that sit out like I've read people do? I really can't imagine it making that big a difference... but then again, I've only ever used RO.

Also... do I ph adjust the water? If so, what ph do I want it?

Thanks for the help.

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afrawfraw

afrawfraw

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jigfresh said:
I'm the same afraw. I feel like it's the only reason I check the other threads is just to get through them, to check the 6.

So I have a question for you soil type peeps. I just put clones in soil... 3 gal pots. The bottom third of each pot is super soil, the middle third is Roots Organics Original, and the top third is Roots Organic Green Light (same as Original with more perlite mixed in). I patted the soil down after each soil, I hope that was ok. Not too much pressure, just kind of set it, if that makes sense. The question.

When and how much do I give it for it's first watering in the soil?

These plants are for a friend who is going to use only water, so I'll start them off that way as well. Sadly, no tea for these gals. I'm gonna use tap water as well. Do I need to let that sit out like I've read people do? I really can't imagine it making that big a difference... but then again, I've only ever used RO.

Also... do I ph adjust the water? If so, what ph do I want it?

Thanks for the help.

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Definatly PH the water! Organics love 6.2 to 6.6. Unless your water district has a website to check tap samples, I would let it aerate for 24hrs. Some amounts of chlorine are needed for cell management and growth. But too much can be toxic. Good luck!

P.S. Tea isn't necessary if everything is in the soil. Usually "Ammenders" as I call them, must let the soil "Cook" before using. Water will do just fine for 2-3 weeks. If it yellows, throw some alfalfa meal as a top dress, buried under 1/2" of soil.
 
DaSmokinBear

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for me the first watering is when i transplant them..wter them in..dont flood but get all areas wet...after that when they are that small, they rarely need more than 1-2 waterings a week...as for the ph...i use tap and havent bothered to check it...but i have good tapwater here...if u are going to stabalize then the optimal range for soil 6.5-7.0...where-as with hydro its more like 5.8...hope that helps
 
DaSmokinBear

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i believe alot of water district no longer use chlorine but have been using chloramine instead...my understanding that chloramine doesnt dissapate as quickly or completely as chlorine does
 
afrawfraw

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Hey! Day 2 of 12/12!

DP and 2 caramelicious. Looks like DP might yield more....Hmmm.

It looks lonely, but he'll get 4 more friends soon. Need cash for those 240V smart cords. Grrrrr.

Peace 6'rs!
 

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F.M.I.L.Y

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Jig, I am sure you are going to get a whole bunch of ways to water in soil. I found that using the "Making It Rain" technique works best for me. Try different things jig to see what works best for you and how you grow..Since your not using nutes, I would say just make sure you maintain the proper pH level to have the most uptake of your soil's nutes. I have grown in all types of mediums and they all have their Pros and Cons. Whats good is you have them in Fabric Pots!!!! Good luck bro man and you are a real good guy to be helping a friend like that. Just means good karma coming your way brother Jig!!!

One last piece of advice, dont expect the plant to grow as fast as hydro or CoCo. They grow a little slower in soil.

Some drama in the Euro Cup yesterday huh..
Peace
FM

"EDIT": DaSmokingBear good info bro, http://www.chloramine.org/chloraminefacts.htm.
 
F.M.I.L.Y

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afrawfraw said:
http://www.orcity.org/sites/default/files/ccr11.pdf
Mine does. If you look at the numbers though, it's pretty good water. The river provides natural CalMag. Copper, and Zinc from eroding pipes...LOL!
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My tap water here is 214 PPMs and 7.4pH. I just moved from SoCal where the water was 280 PPMs and 7.1pH. I am always checking my tap to see where it is throughout the year. No reason, just like observing what our county pumps to us. lol

Peace

FM
 
jigfresh

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While I do appreciate the help so far fellas, I'm still wondering how much water you would give them to start off. 1/2 gallon? 2 gallons? 5 gallons? Till it comes out the bottom? I'm super super noob here.

Also I have no idea what make it rain means aside from showering strippers with cash.

WTF is with china? I can't believe they signed Drogba to play for 2 years. Think he's gonna experience much culture shock?
 
DST

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I couldn't tell you what ph my tap water is. I use rain water when I can, and if not I draw my water the day before, and let it sit overnight. Remember when watering Jig to get an idea of the weight of the pot as well. This will allow you to know when to add a bit of water. Like Dabear said, you don't really need to water them too often in the first period. And I also use a mix with alfalfa so all good stuff coming form the guys here. Good luck getting ya fingers dirty, jumping up and down and clapping in excitment (can you imagine me doing that, lol.....)

Hey Afraw, whats that thing on the wall you got the ballast plugged into to? Pretty big trees in there.

And as for you Maddog, I deserved that one after the earlier ribbing, lol. So the plumber shop can't sell you a rubber seal, but they can sell you half a sink:shock:, which you can then dismantle and get your new rubber seal from, haha. Whats that all about. I exaggerate of course, but I had to buy the plughole instert just to get the rubber seal...bloody waste if you ask me. However, no leaky plumbing now:)

Wifes just emailed me to meet for a beer. So I'll catch you lot ron....later-ron.

Peace, DST
 
DaSmokinBear

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my water district also gets its water from a local river watershed...and it also has some of the micros...ive had people from SoCal(N. san diego county) offer to buy my tap water...lmao...and family from down there always bring a case of empty water bottles to take my "good" water home with them....i pretty much never check ph but thats just me...the only time i ever had a ph problem was using FF Tiger Bloom and that was my fault because i forgot that you have to ph up as the tiger bloom is a pretty low ph(brought my mix down to like a 4)
 
DaSmokinBear

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i would say that 1/2gal should be plenty...that should water them in pretty good but not soak....are those fabric pots? if so then you dont really have to worry as they allow the soil to dry faster than plastic does...just allow the runoff to drain away
 
bassman999

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That chloramine shit sounds really fucked up!! why the hell do they use it? I guess they are not in favor of us living??
 
DaSmokinBear

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i think they use it because it doesnt dissapate like chlorine...if takes longer to leave the system then the fewer applications they'll have to use...not fact just my thinking...its like adding flouride to the water...flouride is BAD for you...especially if swallowed...the benefits for teeth are slim to none and yet its in there
 
DaSmokinBear

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oh and jig...thinkin back im pretty sure i split 1gal between my four girls when they were small...but like i said with felt pots allowing to dry faster i wouldnt see a proplem with 1/2gal as long as the runoff is drained away
 
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