Manually applying water and nutrient solution directly to the substrate using a watering can or similar tool, as opposed to an automated drip or flood-and-drain system.
Dakota reverted to hand watering for 2–3 days in the CO2 room on Mr. Q's recommendation while performing the dryback, before resuming automated irrigation. He also hand-watered the AutoPot tents for the first 10–14 days post-transplant as per AutoPot guidelines before activating the automated system.
Discussed in: Ep 001