Feeding & Watering Indoor Cannabis PlantsUpdated 5 months ago
Proper nutrition and hydration are crucial for healthy cannabis growth. Here are some key tips to remember:
- Feeding: Always follow the feeding schedule provided with your nutrients.
- Watering: Implement a wet-to-dry cycle for optimal root health.
For a more detailed explanation, watch Episode Eight: Feeding and Watering Your Plants.
Maintaining the correct pH is essential for nutrient uptake:
- Optimal soil pH: 6.5
- Acceptable range: 6.2 - 6.7
Important: Adding nutrients affects soil pH. Regularly check both input and run-off pH levels.
If pH is out of range, plants can't absorb nutrients effectively. It's like trying to drink a soda through a collapsed straw!
PPM measures the concentration of dissolved solids in your nutrient solution and run-off.
- Optimal levels vary throughout the plant's life cycle
- To decrease PPM: Alternate with plain water feedings
- To increase PPM: Move up to the next level on your feeding chart
Regular PPM checks help ensure your plants receive the right amount of nutrients without over or under-feeding.
- Follow nutrient schedules closely
- Implement proper watering cycles
- Maintain correct pH levels
- Monitor and adjust PPM as needed
Remember, consistent monitoring and adjustment are key to successful indoor cannabis cultivation. These practices will help you avoid common nutrient-related issues and promote healthy, vigorous plant growth.