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    Hi need some help. Just started in soil and having drooping leave problems. I use 7.5L air pots and feed around 1.5L every 3/4 days. Been told to wait till pot is light but got feeling im waiting too long. I think its underwatered but need another opinion. Attach few images below.

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    You should wait until the pots are light & then water until run off, not by a set amount...
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    Thanks for reply mate. Im waiting till light but is it possible that it too dry and causing this? When i water alot is running straight through soil and out sides and bottom

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    That's the trouble with those sort of pots & soil

    You need to find a way of watering slower so the liquid has a chance to rehydrate your medium rather than go straight through it

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    Ye i worked out the other day if i spray the feed at the holes first it seals it better had a calmag issue, started looking better then the purple in stems came back and leaves drooping! You think they not overwatered then mate?

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    The way you describe things it shouldn't be overwatered....

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    Thanks for the help mate

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    I'd recommend getting yourself a garden sprayer mate and using that to water with. Takes a little longer but I've found it soaks the pots really well

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jesse_tpfi View Post
    I'd recommend getting yourself a garden sprayer mate and using that to water with. Takes a little longer but I've found it soaks the pots really well

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    Drip or spray system for slow feeds is usually best and when it's dialled in you'll only get the waste you want

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    Watering cans work quite well.

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