Overwatering question

Nutty sKunK

Well-Known Member

Sep 7, 2021

• #1

So as far as I’m aware the only reason you can overwater is that you starve the roots of oxygen.

This is why you can grow hydro/DWC because the water is oxygenated.

So my question is can you overwater soil if the water/medium is oxygenated enough?

Cheers!

 

TintEastwood

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Sep 7, 2021

• #2

https://www.doctordirt.org/teachingresources/idealsoil/

 

Nutty sKunK

Well-Known Member

Sep 7, 2021

• #3

TintEastwood said:

https://www.doctordirt.org/teachingresources/idealsoil/

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Very helpful, cheers!

 

Fishloaf

Active Member

Sep 7, 2021

• #4

air stone beneath the medium, aka autopots

 

bam0813

Well-Known Member

Sep 7, 2021

• #5

What about the other problems overwatering soil can cause like insect ,.mold/fungus issues. Ive never found a need to aerate my pots. If it drains water good then it aerates sufficient imo.

 

Merlin1147

Well-Known Member

Sep 7, 2021

• #6

Soil roots have a different morphology than water roots. if you’re going to grow in soil, you’re better off learning how to water.