Drainage on Moveable Plants

Kincaid · 08-21-2009, 05:13 PM

If plants are potted in plastic containers (3gal) and on wheels what do you do about drainage and checking for over watering?

stoneric · 08-22-2009, 08:07 AM

I don't understand the question. Why would you do anything different because they are on wheels?

**slunt** · 08-22-2009, 09:26 AM

Put some holes in the bottoms of the pots and watch for water drainage. There should always be some drainage so that old salts and fert's can be flushed out near the end of the flower cycle.

Kincaid · 08-22-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by slunt

Put some holes in the bottoms of the pots and watch for water drainage. There should always be some drainage so that old salts and fert's can be flushed out near the end of the flower cycle.

I know u wanna drain the ferts right before the harvest but i didnt think u just pour the water into the soil and leave it be. I was thinking there needed to be some drain off for excess water to prevent drowning of the plant or whatever. Guess not. Hydro system would probably be easier and no dirt to dispose of after harvest.

fenderbender · 08-22-2009, 03:22 PM

na soil is definalty easier, and yes you do need drainage to prevent water from builing up at all times throughout the plants life

stoneric · 08-22-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kincaid

I know u wanna drain the ferts right before the harvest but i didnt think u just pour the water into the soil and leave it be. I was thinking there needed to be some drain off for excess water to prevent drowning of the plant or whatever. Guess not. Hydro system would probably be easier and no dirt to dispose of after harvest.

Buy some pots with drainage holes already in them. They're cheap. Also buy the drip trays that are size related. Use the dip tray as a guide for both drainage and overwatering concerns. How fast the water reaches the drip tray and how much remains and for how long tells you about both drainage and overwatering.

Kincaid · 08-24-2009, 03:16 PM

The problem with soil is the mess and the watering, drainage, etc. Some sort of drain catcher is just gonna cause more need for setup if the plant is in a container on wheels. Maybe thinkin hydro.

**v3d4** · 08-24-2009, 03:40 PM

whats wheels got to do, got to do with it?

seems like you are making this more complicated than it needs to be.

a. make sure you know and understand the basic needs of the plant to live and grow
b. figure out your total budget for your grow
c. set up your grow space according to a+b

seriously whats the issue about wheels? im not seeing the point

stoneric · 08-24-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by v3d4

whats wheels got to do, got to do with it?

I actually sang that to myself.

Kincaid · 08-25-2009, 09:27 PM

With the plant on wheels i will be able to open the spaces in between the plants up while i inspect them aswell as allow for turning to get complete sunlight on the entire plant.

**Pharm Girl** · 08-26-2009, 05:05 AM

How about a kiddie pool (rigid kind) .....would hold about 6-10 plants....no mess when watering!

Plants without Wheels....~

08-21-2009, 05:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kincaid YaHookan Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Drainage on Moveable Plants If plants are potted in plastic containers (3gal) and on wheels what do you do about drainage and checking for over watering? __________________ Wait were talkin about growing food right...?

08-22-2009, 09:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
slunt ArcticMystic Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: People's Republic of Kanada Posts: 2,855 Thanks: 23 Thanked 300 Times in 197 Posts	Put some holes in the bottoms of the pots and watch for water drainage. There should always be some drainage so that old salts and fert's can be flushed out near the end of the flower cycle. __________________ Inside every older person Is a younger person wondering What the fuck happened.

08-22-2009, 03:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
fenderbender Derp? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 1,818 Thanks: 9 Thanked 77 Times in 54 Posts	na soil is definalty easier, and yes you do need drainage to prevent water from builing up at all times throughout the plants life __________________ Imagine there's no heaven,It's easy if you try Life is like Taco Bell. The better it tastes, the faster it's killing you. Life is like a remote control. You'll be happier if you don't try to control it ALL the time. -Rev

08-24-2009, 03:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kincaid YaHookan Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The problem with soil is the mess and the watering, drainage, etc. Some sort of drain catcher is just gonna cause more need for setup if the plant is in a container on wheels. Maybe thinkin hydro. __________________ Wait were talkin about growing food right...?

08-24-2009, 03:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
v3d4 queen of the gypsies Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Terrapin Station Posts: 5,330 Thanks: 76 Thanked 452 Times in 280 Posts	whats wheels got to do, got to do with it? seems like you are making this more complicated than it needs to be. a. make sure you know and understand the basic needs of the plant to live and grow b. figure out your total budget for your grow c. set up your grow space according to a+b seriously whats the issue about wheels? im not seeing the point __________________ remember our Governor Ken Gorman

08-22-2009, 08:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
stoneric bougeman Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,276 Thanks: 0 Thanked 448 Times in 354 Posts	I don't understand the question. Why would you do anything different because they are on wheels?

08-25-2009, 09:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kincaid YaHookan Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	With the plant on wheels i will be able to open the spaces in between the plants up while i inspect them aswell as allow for turning to get complete sunlight on the entire plant. __________________ Wait were talkin about growing food right...?

08-26-2009, 05:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
Pharm Girl ...~... Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,531 Blog Entries: 13 Thanks: 1,637 Thanked 551 Times in 424 Posts	How about a kiddie pool (rigid kind) .....would hold about 6-10 plants....no mess when watering! Plants without Wheels....~ __________________ "Do we want a future driven by materialism and short-term profit where our hearts are filled with greed for the riches of the land? Or do we want a new Earth where our hearts are filled with love and compassion? Can we create a future where there is sufficiency and the good life for all? Surely our children deserve better. *Fuck the Monkeys*

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