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Hey guys this is my first grow and I’m using coco coir as a medium. I planted my seeds directly into a three gallon pot and a one gallon. They have just sprouted. How often should I water in this scenario? I have read a lot that coco should be fully saturated with water but I’ve also read how important it is not to overwater a small plant in a big container. Can someone please give me some clarity? Also they sprouted this morning and the coco is still a little moist. Do I wait until it is dry to add my first round of nutrient water? Thanks in advance for any replies.
 
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upnsmoke13

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Yes, to a point. Most start in small containers to better control moisture. Treat it like soil until the roots have established their selves with a wet/dry cycle. Water away from the stem to promote exploration by the roots.
 
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upnsmoke13 said:
Yes, to a point. Most start in small containers to better control moisture. Treat it like soil until the roots have established their selves with a wet/dry cycle. Water away from the stem to promote exploration by the roots.
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Ok thank you for your reply !
 
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CannaCountry

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It would have been helpful to plant your seeds in solo cups or something small like that and keep them in said pots until they had several sets of leaves on them. Then make your transplant. It would have made managing your moisture easier. For sure whatever you do, don't let the coco dry out or you'll burn your plants, and don't water with plain or 'empty' water. Your medium is inert so you'll need to start feeding immediately and continue feeding as they grow.
 
westcoast420

westcoast420

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Too late now but in the future plant in a peat puck first till you have roots coming out the bottom, then transplant to a solo or 1 gal, then when thats root bound go to your final pot. Unfortunately you will have a very difficult time not over watering in a pot that size. What coco are u using, is it charged at all? Give the seedling very small amounts or water, poured right around the seedling.
 
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westcoast420 said:
Too late now but in the future plant in a peat puck first till you have roots coming out the bottom, then transplant to a solo or 1 gal, then when thats root bound go to your final pot. Unfortunately you will have a very difficult time not over watering in a pot that size. What coco are u using, is it charged at all? Give the seedling very small amounts or water, poured right around the seedling.
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I’m using canna coco not sure if it’s charged. I’m honestly not sure what that means. Thanks for the replies though guys!
 
westcoast420

westcoast420

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Canna isnt charged so you will need to start feeding soon. What didnt you understand about what i said? Tried to be as clear as possible.
 
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CannaCountry

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jonsmith2012ad said:
I’m using canna coco not sure if it’s charged. I’m honestly not sure what that means. Thanks for the replies though guys!
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Don't be afraid to read some of the Coco threads on this site. There is some great information covering what you're still unsure of. My suggestion would be to do a little homework. You'll appreciate the results if you do.
 
shrxhky420

shrxhky420

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Coco doesn't need to be saturated all the time.
Right now that your baby is small and in an over sized container, you should be ok with watering every 3rd day. As she gets bigger and really starts filling the pot, you'll obviously increase your feedings.
Due to space issues, I keep moms in #1 pots. I feed them every other day, I could hit them every day if I wanted.
Right after moving clones from cups to #1 pots, I usually feed them 2xs a week.

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westcoast420 said:
Canna isnt charged so you will need to start feeding soon. What didnt you understand about what i said? Tried to be as clear as possible.
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Oh I got you man I meant I have no idea what charged coco is, I do now. Have been providing nutrients and they’re looking good so far. I’ll definitely try the peat next time. Thanks
 
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shimz

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Another tip to add to all above: water just down the middle at first to avoid over watering. You can over water coco contrary to what you may have read. Scratching my head at the advice to water away from the stem. Always feed, never plain water. Down the middle at first until you see roots out the cloth pot.
 
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Roger A. Shrubber

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shimz said:
Another tip to add to all above: water just down the middle at first to avoid over watering. You can over water coco contrary to what you may have read. Scratching my head at the advice to water away from the stem. Always feed, never plain water. Down the middle at first until you see roots out the cloth pot.
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i think the advice to water away from the stem is to get the roots to stretch out and look for water. good advice in soil, don't think it's quite so useful in coco
 
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Roger A. Shrubber

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jonsmith2012ad said:
Oh I got you man I meant I have no idea what charged coco is, I do now. Have been providing nutrients and they’re looking good so far. I’ll definitely try the peat next time. Thanks
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coco has a lot of receptor sites, so it will absorb a good amount of nutrients before it will leave any "loose" for the plant to absorb. the easiest thing for the coco to bond with are calcium and magnesium, so the manufacturers will "charge" the coco with cal-mag, so the cal-mag you feed your plants actually get to them.
 
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