diff --git a/slash-commands/watertime.js b/slash-commands/watertime.js
index a65df11..f572d40 100644
--- a/slash-commands/watertime.js
+++ b/slash-commands/watertime.js
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ module.exports = {
 			 .setDescription('Tree height in feet, numbers ONLY')
 			 .setRequired(true)),
 	execute(interaction) {
+		interaction.deferReply();
 		const treeHeight = interaction.options.getString('height');
 		const waterTime = Math.floor(Math.floor(Math.pow(treeHeight * 0.07 + 5, 1.1)) / 60);
 		interaction.reply(`A tree that is ${treeHeight}ft tall will have a watering time of ${waterTime} minutes.`);