watering idea...

K-9 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 05:47 AM

so im going to do a guerilla grow, i was wondering if u used 2L coke bottles upside down with a nail hole in the lid or several holes, would that be enough water for a plant over a few days... it seems like it would last 3 or 4 days maybe even longer and i would also use the crystals that hold water and some good soil... think this would work?

K-9 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 04:57 PM

????????

i read about mixing some other stuff with soil to to hold some more moisture

K-9 · #3 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 09:32 AM

bump.

OldSkool1010 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 01:52 PM

I'm not sure how effective the home-made "aqua-globe" would be.

Growing directly in the soil will give your plant's roots the opportunity to seek out the available water in the ground, reducing the need to water except during extended dry spells.

I grow in containers and my plants need approximately 1/2 gallon water daily.

But it sure couldn't hurt to try.

K-9 · #5 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 02:21 PM

where i live i need to water twice daily lol i think i will try tho... whats this aqua globe you speak of

OldSkool1010 · #6 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 02:36 PM

One of those "as seen on TV" gimmicks.

https://www.buyaquaglobes.com/

K-9 · #7 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 02:48 PM

yeah that is my general idea... those dont look like they would water shit lol

Outdo0rMaster · #8 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 01:53 PM

Bro, it wont be good if you use organic fertilizer.
That solution will be perfect place for frogs after just one day, it will looks like a swamp.

With chem ferts it will be ok or pure water.

ChochMachio · #9 (**permalink**) 11-03-2009, 04:27 AM

watering twice a day? where do you live, the gates of hell? I am far north so I have the opposite problem as you, my shit hardly has time to dry out before it rains again.

I would imagine if you used large enough containers you could saturate them and that will last. After all, you want your soil to dry up quite a bit so you can get oxygen to your roots. If direct sun is your problem consider creating a sun screen of translucent film.

K-9 · #10 (**permalink**) 11-03-2009, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ChochMachio

watering twice a day? where do you live, the gates of hell? I am far north so I have the opposite problem as you, my shit hardly has time to dry out before it rains again.

I would imagine if you used large enough containers you could saturate them and that will last. After all, you want your soil to dry up quite a bit so you can get oxygen to your roots. If direct sun is your problem consider creating a sun screen of translucent film.

lmao at gates of hell... i live out in the country 350m above sea level... where the heat is usually 28-34 during the day... usually above 30... and they dont spend all day in the sun

CryptoKronic · #11 (**permalink**) 11-04-2009, 12:03 AM

if you are going to guerilla grow you don't want a bunch of plastic bottles hanging around it will attract attention.....utterly defeating the point of guerilla growing, the whole point is to be stealth and blend in to nature aka no planting in rows or what have you....and DEF no cut up coke bottles everywhere

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OldSkool1010 Registered Gardener Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,395	Re: watering idea... I'm not sure how effective the home-made "aqua-globe" would be. Growing directly in the soil will give your plant's roots the opportunity to seek out the available water in the ground, reducing the need to water except during extended dry spells. I grow in containers and my plants need approximately 1/2 gallon water daily. But it sure couldn't hurt to try. __________________ 2009 Grow Journal ♣ My grow journal ♣ My winter garden 08 ♣ Atlanta Strip Project My Photo Gallery ♣ Late Winter Sample Grow .

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K-9 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 398	Re: watering idea... where i live i need to water twice daily lol i think i will try tho... whats this aqua globe you speak of __________________ 1. Signature Limits: All signatures should not exceed the following size limits. For text in signatures: 4 lines normal size or 8 lines small size and up to 90 characters per line. Font sizes above 2 are not allowed. For images in signatures: 1 image up to 300 pixels wide, 125 pixels tall and no more than 20k in size. For quotes in signatures: If using a quote from a post, only one quote is allowed. Animated signatures, avatars and profile pictures are not allowed. You can choose text, an image or a quote from a post for your signature. You can't use a combination of them.

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#9 (permalink) 11-03-2009, 04:27 AM
ChochMachio Rebel Leader Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northern Midwest Posts: 824	Re: watering idea... watering twice a day? where do you live, the gates of hell? I am far north so I have the opposite problem as you, my shit hardly has time to dry out before it rains again. I would imagine if you used large enough containers you could saturate them and that will last. After all, you want your soil to dry up quite a bit so you can get oxygen to your roots. If direct sun is your problem consider creating a sun screen of translucent film. __________________ "Before attempting to create something new, it is vital to have a good appreciation of everything that already exists." -Mikhail Kalashnikov

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