Water over the top of the growing media
just once
approximately one quart to half a
gallon. Watering over the top at the time of planting settles the soil, removes air pockets
and triggers capillary action.
Cuttings are well fed in the Octopot Grow System while they develop the secondary
root system inside of the Hydro Reservoir. It is normal for the top layer of growing
media to feel dry.
WARNING
- Do not water over the top of the soil after initial planting. Plants sense
water in the Hydro Reservoir and grow roots in that direction. See
www.Octopot.com/how-octopots-work for information about Hydrotropism.
Place plastic humidity dome over the arched wire frame.
For peat-based soil, the humility dome should overlap the outside of the Gro Sleeve®
by only three to four inches. Fold the humidity dome about 4 inches up before placing
onto the Octopot. Peat based soil may be too moist if the dome covers the entire Gro
Sleeve®
When using coco coir, do not fold the humidity dome at all. Coco coir is dryer than
peat-based soil and the extra moisture is needed for the cloning process
When using the XXL OctoGrid or XXL Sleeves, wire frame and bag will not fit over
entire surface. Place it directly over the center and roll the bag up as necessary.
Watering Method:
For peat-based soil, add water to the Hydro Reservoir up to the first mark on the
Depth Gauge. Maintain up to the low level of water for approximately 2 weeks to
initiate the rooting process.
When using extremely light coco coir growing media keep the water level at the
center mark of the Depth Gauge.
The humidity dome has four ventilation holes in the top. If condensation builds up for
more than 48 hours, simply enlarge the ventilation holes with scissors.
Optimum room temperature for the Octo-Dome rooting process is 72 -75° Fahrenheit.
Octo-Dome may be removed after approximately two weeks.
OctoDome
Use Octo-Dome Cloners with
all
Octopot® Grow Systems. Go from plant cutting to
harvest in one container without transplanting.
Most plants will develop tap roots using this method. Tap roots are a super highway
for nutrient uptake. Plants with tap roots grow faster and grow dense branching.
Assemble your Grow System according to instructions.
Follow Planting Instructions to prepare your grow system for the plant cutting
Prepare plant cutting according to root stimulator or hormone instructions.
Plant the cutting into the growing media of the Gro Sleeve®/Grid Liner,
only one cutting
per grow system
