

Makes sure the top inch of soil (up to your first knuckle) is totally dry before you water the next time. Simply water the plant a small amount of water, and pour it over the seedling in a circle pattern. If you don’t have a choice any longer because the seedling is already growing in the large container, then you are going to need to adjust your watering method. You can then transplant it to a larger container. Instead of planting your seedling in a large container from the beginning, start it out in a smaller container until they have grown significantly. Seedlings don’t absorb very much water, and a large container requires lots of time to fully dry out. If your little seedling is in a large pot, the chances are good that you are going to have an overwatering problem. You will know your plant has been overwatered if it is drooping but not wilting. If you are growing your seedlings in a container as many growers do, overwatering can be seriously risky to your marijuana plants. Hydroponics systems, where plants are literally “planted” in water, work perfectly fine as long as there is enough dissolved oxygen in the water.

Overwatering seedlingsĪlthough we refer to it as “overwatering,” the problem itself comes from a lack of oxygen rather than an overabundance of water. Read our cannabis germination guide to ensure you’re germinating your seeds properly. These are all preventable conditions that an educated or experienced grower will effectively avoid, but as a new grower you can also prevent them from occurring just by doing your homework. The most common seedling are overwatering, underwatering, nutrient problems, temperature, and lighting issues. The new, fragile root system is very small and requires a small but constant supply of water and warmth.’ Jorge Cervantes ‘Water and heat are critical at this point of development. Why are my seedling leaves curling down?.
