Thank you both so much. Baja, for breaking it down- because yes, I'm clearly overthinking it, and there is no replacement for regular monitoring and the skill set that comes with experience..
And Mcvansoest, thank you so much for DATA- because it is good to overthink it! Thank you so much for doing that much analysis. I will Refer to that and I hope to continue the factual basis you started. not only drain times, but ongoing plant results, moisture meter readings and environmental controls- because the only thing I'm sure of is no plant lives in the exact conditions of any other .
I love the smart people on this forum..
I couldn't be more grateful for your expertise data and handholding.