Coco medium

[Stickysticky]

Just a quick one really and this isnt anything major, This happened to me on my last grow aswell when I water the coco it's moving all over the shop and creating holes and also exposing the roots. I have just been moving the coco back once watered. Is there a way of stopping this happening as much I'm guessing once there is more roots it will probably hold the medium together more.

I know a simple way would be take my time when watering, other than that can press down on the coco to compact it more or not ( not fully sure if that would help anyway)

Any other ideas feel free to let me know


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[Jumper114]

Clay balls on top to hold the coco down and lessen the water flow or as you said slow down!

[Bud Lightyear]

Can't say I've ever had an issue with this using a open end watering can its all in the technique, pour slowly and keep the spout moving...You could try a rose attachment...




Regards BL

[Shreder]

Water slowly, or use a drip system. Clay pebbles could also work but I believe an even, slow manual feed is just as great as a drip.... Just a big hustle with multiple plants water twice a day in coco...

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[RASTA]

After you water the next time. Try packing the top of the coco down a bit more.
Maybe its just too loose.

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[Stickysticky]

Thanks guys clay balls i might be a good shout, I think I watering way to fast then to be honest I can easy slow it down and take my time, I'm using a jug and probably empty 2 litres in less than 10-15 seconds at times, no wonder medium is moving all over and creating a hole and moving the medium else where

This could just be the plain obvious that I'm watering to fast by the sounds, I know at later stages when the plants are bigger and medium seems more dry it takes longer to soak through so I have no option other than to water slow as if I don't it will just piss through the sides of fabrics pots

I will start water slow or maybe use something else other than a jug


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[Stickysticky]

After you water the next time. Try packing the top of the coco down a bit more.
Maybe its just too loose.

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Am I okay adding a touch more coco to more pots ? I'd probably do that just before feeding which I imagine would be the best time. If packing it down abit won't cause any problems for roots I will do that as it does seem quite loose. Then add my watering technique to that doesn't help either

I will go slow and steady on the watering and pack it down abit more if it won't cause problems as I believe it maybe quite loose

I'm not going to lie I just water as fast as the coco can take it so I haven't been going slow and steady at all


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[Jumper114]

Am I okay adding a touch more coco to more pots ? I'd probably do that just before feeding which I imagine would be the best time. If packing it down abit won't cause any problems for roots I will do that as it does seem quite loose. Then add my watering technique to that doesn't help either

I will go slow and steady on the watering and pack it down abit more if it won't cause problems as I believe it maybe quite loose

I'm not going to lie I just water as fast as the coco can take it so I haven't been going slow and steady at all


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I topped up coco fine. My cup girl for one needed topping up!

[Jumper114]

Do you knock the air pockets out when you fill it?

Like making a sponge??? Tap tap tap.

[Stickysticky]

I topped up coco fine. My cup girl for one needed topping up!

Thanks jumper mate I think I'll add some more to the pots and pack it down abit, then with a slow a steady water all should be good, I know it's loose as when I water it moves and then I move it all back so it's even and that happens daily so it's never setting nicely always getting disturbed

I don't actually know why I don't take my time when I water as I'm never in no rush unless I'm in flower and they are stinking as I do like to get it closed up as quick as I can


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