How I Kept My Cannabis Plants Alive During Vacation (Without Stressing Out)

Hey everyone! It’s been a little while since my last update — life’s been busy. But I wanted to share something that gave me a huge win on my most recent trip and reminded me why keeping a cannabis grow journal is such a game-changer.

Like many growers, I always get nervous leaving my plants unattended, even for a few days. But this time, I was gone for eight full days. Normally, that would have me obsessing over watering schedules and potential disasters. So before I left, I decided to try something new: AC Infinity large wick watering trays.

And wow — they worked way better than I expected.

🌱 Cannabis Plants on Auto-Pilot

When I got back, I walked into my grow room expecting damage control... but the plants looked great. They were standing tall, lush, and healthy. I use the PLnTrk weed growing app as my cannabis grow journal, so I logged all my observations and added a few pics to compare with pre-trip photos.

The only issue? A couple of leaves showed early signs of drying — likely because the trays ran out of water a day or two before I returned. But a quick fresh watering brought them back fast, and I logged the recovery in my weed growing app so I could improve for next time.

💧 How the Wick System Helped

The setup was simple: fill the trays, place the plants on top, and let the wicks deliver water as needed. It’s a passive system, meaning no electricity, no timers, and no overwatering risk — just capillary action doing its thing.

This method gave me serious peace of mind. Normally, I’d spend half my vacation worrying about whether my plants were drying out. This time, I could actually relax. And thanks to tracking my plants' hydration and progress in my weed growing app, I could immediately see how they responded when I returned.

📓 Why This Belongs in Your Cannabis Grow Journal

One of the best parts of using a digital cannabis grow journal is being able to track what works — and what doesn’t. I logged the exact setup, the water volume used, and the signs of stress I saw upon return. Next time I leave, I’ll know exactly how many days the system lasts and when to top it off.

Without that data, I’d be guessing. But with PLnTrk, I have a real grow log I can reference for future trips.

🚀 Final Thoughts

If you travel even a few weeks a year and want to stop gambling with your plants’ lives, I seriously recommend wick trays. They’re affordable, easy to set up, and — when paired with a good weed growing app — they help you grow smarter, not harder.

Whether you’re tracking watering, photos, or plant height, keeping a cannabis grow journal makes all the difference. And when it comes to travel, that difference is peace of mind.

Have you tried other watering systems during trips? Drop your tips or tools — I’d love to hear how other growers keep things thriving while away!

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