Lost my entire crop

[Mollisol]

So upset guys and gals! Lost all of them. Out of town for 10 days. Guy that was supposed to water for me didn't.

 

[Gingerbeard]

Bummer. I noticed you said 'guy' instead of 'friend.'

 

[Rwise]

Damn, hate to see this.

 

[Bluey]

Oh no. Devastating!

My aquarium pump and water tank are worth more than I could imagine in so many ways.

 

[Ckbrew]

A tragedy. Time to start over.

 

[OldManGrower]

No weed for him!!!!

 

[Gator]

That's just sad

 

[StickyNugsAZ]

I feel your pain. It has happened to me

Everyone should have a grow buddy. I dont have anyone I could depend on and I have thought of starting a service where you could help folks get started growing and also take care of crops when needed.
Or maybe rent-a-tent...

 

[Bluey]

Buddies4Budz
BudznBuddies
SmokeBnB

 

[Rootsruler]

10 days and they're that fucked up? Wow! Were they in need of water when you left?

 

[Mr.furley]

96 auto refilling gallons of needing no lazy stoner that can't understand pH'ing let alone show up for a couple minutes so I can have a vacation longer then 48hrs......priceless.

 

[Gingerbeard]

Hey Mr.furley! Been a bit.
I am not a Trekkie. But when I saw your setup, I thought about Jeffries Tubes from Star Trek. Go figure.

 

[Gingerbeard]

This post might be a good argument for plastic pots. I water 5 gallon bags a couple times a week, but water my plastic potted house plants every 2-3 weeks.

 

[Bluey]

What did your 'guy' have to say for himself Mollisol

 

[Smallgrow]

Man that sucks , what a shame.
Blumat auto watering connected to my plumbing is the way I avoid that.

 

[Rootsruler]

He could've saved them with a DIY auto irrigate system and not have to rely on friends. They are cheap and good for when you need to leave for a few weeks.

 

[Herbal Warrior]

Cheap and easy fix is a wicking system. Have a bucket of water placed higher than the plants. Then use a strip of cloth about 2½ wide or some ½ inch rope(not nylon or synthetic) long enough to to go from the bottom of the water bucket to the plants. Have enough to be able to get it a couple inches into the soil and you would have and it will draw enough water as the plant uses to keep them going and not die.

 

[SoOrbudgal]

Very old school yet effective.

 

[Mr.furley]

I'm Scottish.

 

[Gingerbeard]

What a coincidence!