How many times a day should I water my bud plant?

Watering every 2-3 days is optimal for a young plant. If it's taking too long for your plant to dry out, you may need to give less water at a time until the plant is growing faster. If you feel like you are watering your plants too often, you may need to give more water at a time.
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How often do you water a Bud plant?

Note how often you water plants and write it down in a log. Get your marijuana plants on a watering schedule—as they grow out of the seedling stage, watering every two to three days is ideal. Keep in mind that as plants get bigger, they will need more water and need to be watered more frequently.
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Should you spray water on buds?

We don't recommend watering or spraying your plants at night. Many people seem to believe that it's better to water outdoor plants at night so the roots don't heat up in the water; this is silly, as they'll still burn during the day because there's leftover water in the pot.
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Do plants need more water during flowering?

WATERING DURING THE FLOWERING PERIOD

During the pre-flowering and early flowering stage, the plants don't require additional watering. However, once the plants enter the peak flowering stage, the buds start sucking the soil dry. The buds are filled with water; it's logical that more watering is required.
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How often do you water 3 gallon pots?

For example, a 3 gallon pot would need to be watered at soil level for at least 90 seconds each time. Also, when watering several plants, water less at one time and repeat as necessary to reduce water runoff.
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How often should I water my cannabis plant?



Should I use nutrients every time I water?

You don't want to use liquid nutrients every time you water—use them every other watering, or two waterings on, one off. It depends on the complexity of your soil and the health of your plants. Too many nutrients will damage your plants. Giving weed plants the proper amount of nutrients requires careful monitoring.
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How many gallons of water do plants need?

For vegetables in the summer, we recommend applying about 1 inch of water over the surface area of the garden bed per week. That is equivalent to 0.623 gallons per sq ft. Using that rate, a 32 sq ft bed requires 20 gallons of water per week. (32 sq ft x 0.623 gallons per sq ft = 20 gallons per week).
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Should you remove fan leaves during flowering?

Yes you should – but with the correct technique. A proper thinning will remove 20-40% of the mid to upper foliage every 5-7 days. Removing these fan leaves opens up light and produces better air exchange to the lower canopy.
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How can I improve my flowering stage?

When adding CO2 to your grow room, the flowering stage is the most important. Adding CO2 to your grow room, especially in the first 2-3 weeks of flowering, can kick start flower production and boost flower size significantly. Use Exhale CO2 bags to naturally provide your plants the extra CO2 they can thrive on.
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Should I water plants at night?

1. Watering Plants At Night Isn't Needed: Although the idea has been around for years, most plants don't need extra care by watering them at night. There are a few exceptions, but 99% of your plants, indoors and out should only be watered during the day.
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Why arent my buds getting bigger?

Re-vegging will cause buds to stop maturing, and if the plant isn't put back into flowering, the buds will turn brown and die after a few weeks. If you see new round or “smooth” leaves appearing on the buds, and buds stop getting bigger, it's a sign the plant is revegging.
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What Week Do buds fatten the most?

Weeks 4-6: Buds Fatten Up

At this stage of cannabis flowering, your buds are getting bigger. They'll still have all the white pistils sticking out, but you'll be able to see the buds getting bigger every day.
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Does spraying water on plant leaves help?

Misting houseplants is a very simple and effective way to boost humidity. "Misting is also an easy solution to the risk of overwatering your plants," he adds, instructing to, "pay attention to the color and texture of the leaves on your plant. Plants with brown or dry leaf tips will benefit from regular misting."
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How do you fatten up buds before harvest?

Light intensity

To some degree, more light translates to fatter buds and higher yields (you'll need to pay attention to the distance between your grow light and plants or your plant may suffer from light burn). Increasing light intensity is the most effective way to fatten up buds.
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Is one week flush enough?

Soil growers should flush the longest, at 1–2 weeks. Coco coir growers should flush for a shorter time, around one week or less (watch to make sure your plant doesn't turn too yellow too fast, because coco does not hold on to as much extra nutrients).
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What is the best time to water plants?

The best time to water plants is in the morning or evening.

Morning watering is actually preferable to evening watering as the plant has time to dry before the sun goes down. At night, water tends to rest in the soil, around the roots, and on the foliage, which encourages rot, fungal growth, and insects.
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How do I get heavy buds?

You want to use top-shelf genetics if you want massive buds. You can grow various strains from either clones or seeds. Use bloom boosters – When you give your plant a proven bloom booster, you're giving it extra “supplements” that help it grow bigger, denser, heavier and more potent buds.
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Do bigger pots mean bigger buds?

Bigger pots does not mean bigger plants. The recommended pot size for transplanting is between 2 to 4 inches larger in diameter from the pot that the plant was planted in. This gives the roots enough space to spread and absorb more water and nutrients.
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How do you get buds to stack?

Topping or fimming of the main buds

Topping is done by cutting of the top growth of the plant, but only when it is out of its baby stage. A good rule of thumb is to wait with topping until the plant has at least 3 internodes or pairs of leaves.
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Why are my buds stretching?

This is a completely normal response as your plants prepare themselves to support the weight of their buds. How much a plant stretches at the beginning of flowering varies a lot; some plants might double in height while others only grow a few centimetres.
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What happens at 4 weeks of flowering?

At week 4 of the flowering stage, your cannabis plants will likely have stopped growing altogether and are now spending all their energy on growing buds. There will still be white hairs sticking out from the buds, but the buds themselves will become bigger and fatter with each day.
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How long should I veg for best yield?

In optimal conditions, plants should be kept in their vegetative stage for approximately 60 days. This time period should give the plant the opportunity to maximise yield and acclimatise to growing conditions.
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How do you know if a plant needs more or less water?

Make a habit of checking on your houseplants at least once a week to see if they need a drink. The best way to tell if your plants need water is to stick your finger about an inch into the potting mix ( The Sill), and if it feels dry, break out the watering can. If you detect dampness, check back again in a day or two.
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Do buds fatten during flush?

A flush of rockwool effectively removes all nutrients. Plants, however, do not stop growing when they are being flushed. Rapidly expanding buds can be seen even while the flush is removing nutrients. High nutrient levels are not typical in nature, so when nutrients are encountered, all are welcome.
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How long should soil stay wet after watering?

Soil should stay wet 2 to 4 hours after watering.

After that the soil should have a moist feel which is also indicative of its darker color which usually last for more than 24 hours.
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