In the Lab with Doc Bud

Doc Bud;1651775 said:

Root Drenches for Young Plants

As stated a page or two ago, the goal for vegetative growth is primarily roots. We want a huge root ball with lots of pent-up growth energy when we transplant.

This is accomplished by letting them dry out in veg and watering them at the last minute before they really start wilting.

Another technique that will really produce nice plants is a root drench. I usually do this twice during veg, the second time being a day or two before transplanting.

Here's how I do it:

Fill 5 gallon bucket with water/tea/food....whatever it is you're doing. In the case of my kit I make the bucket like this:

1 ounce of Energy
2 mils Tea
1 ounce Transplant

Then, I let each plant soak in the bucket so that it is drenched, through and through. Pouring water in from the top can help them float a little lower so the plant doesn't tip over.

This is the important part:

After the drench, you want to drain as much water out of the pot as possible. Tilt the pot this way and that until it stops dripping.

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