I got 10 different strains going all at the same time with the intent of growing one of each. The germination process started approximately on November 1st. In hindsight I realize that 10 gallon pots were a poor choice for first year plants but none the less, 9 went into 10 gallon Smart Pots. The final plant, a Naga Morich went into a conventional plastic pot. I'd guess the size of the pot to be 4 or 5 gallons.
Another stupid error was that I purchased worm castings and fertilizer at a later date so I couldn't thoroughly mix them into the soil. They're at the top, minimally integrated into the soil. Despite my idiocy, all plants look quite healthy and are growing nicely. However, the Naga in the conventional pot is almost twice as large as the second largest Smart Pot plant. The Naga is flowering and growing explosively.
Does the following explanation make sense? When I water the Naga the entire surface of the soil is saturated which results in more nutrients being dissolved and made available. Also, the roots are better able to grow outwards as all of the soil gets wet.
As I'm growing indoors, I shy away from watering the periphery of the Smart Pots as water just streams out the sides. I mainly water the center of the pot leaving the soil at the periphery of the top dry. I'm guessing that this is impeding lateral root growth as well as resulting in inadequate nutrient uptake as that layer of soil remains dry.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Another stupid error was that I purchased worm castings and fertilizer at a later date so I couldn't thoroughly mix them into the soil. They're at the top, minimally integrated into the soil. Despite my idiocy, all plants look quite healthy and are growing nicely. However, the Naga in the conventional pot is almost twice as large as the second largest Smart Pot plant. The Naga is flowering and growing explosively.
Does the following explanation make sense? When I water the Naga the entire surface of the soil is saturated which results in more nutrients being dissolved and made available. Also, the roots are better able to grow outwards as all of the soil gets wet.
As I'm growing indoors, I shy away from watering the periphery of the Smart Pots as water just streams out the sides. I mainly water the center of the pot leaving the soil at the periphery of the top dry. I'm guessing that this is impeding lateral root growth as well as resulting in inadequate nutrient uptake as that layer of soil remains dry.
Any feedback would be appreciated.