Hydroponics

[dragonfly2dreams]

All right! Hydroponics is what I know, and hydroponics is the way I grow!

This forum will be great, we can discuss anything hydro. No dirtbags here, We haul water!

We can compare the different nutrient salts, and all of the additives. Plus the kinds of soilless media and what irrigation system is best for each. And of course, pH and TDS measuring equipment, feeding and flushing, etc.

And all the while, we'll make fun of those guys hauling big bags of dirt!


I can't think of any questions right now, what do YOU want to know?

well good, lol, , i am so new to hydro , i need to know what nutrients to add into the water, right now i am using 20-20-20- , getting ready to change water on tuesday, do i keep the same mixture, and also do i change hours of lighting..I HAVE A POST and pics of my plants, but somehow i am getting mix messages

 

[Eharmony420]

i got a hydro question. i am now flooding every hour for 15 minutes to prevent what has been happeneing. every time, well the 2 times i have since i got this new system, my plants have been slumped over lookin dead. then as i flood at light on they perk right back up. their leaves are crispy. so i flooded every hour then. previulsoy at every 2 hours then none in dark cycle. now every hour even in dark cyccle. it is tire muklch media which i heard would work. the mullch is still wet after 2 hours. i dont know what the problems spcicfics are. shoud i go every 2 hours thru the light then like every 3 hours at night? i just began ebb and flo and need advice or an explanation, please ty

 

[GypsyBush]

Hi Potroast...

I am building a grow tent for my next grow...

Could you swing by the build and give your opinion?

I have a few options on which fan to go where and I am just not sure...

Page 21 is where it starts... https://www.rollitup.org/hydroponics-aeroponics/101376-mini-aeroponic-garden-21.html

Thanks...

Gypsy...

 

[potroast]

shit well theres 47 pages so my apologies if this has been asked or if your not sure, but could you point me in the direction of some good info on using DWC for growing?

Sure, Man. Just look through the threads in this forum, and the Indoor Growing forum, and read the ones that have DWC in the title.

well good, lol, , i am so new to hydro , i need to know what nutrients to add into the water, right now i am using 20-20-20- , getting ready to change water on tuesday, do i keep the same mixture, and also do i change hours of lighting..I HAVE A POST and pics of my plants, but somehow i am getting mix messages

First of all, use nutes made for hydro. Yes, change the res and mix the same amount of nutrients. Change the lighting when you want to induce flowering. Unscrambling the mixed messages is up to you.

i got a hydro question. i am now flooding every hour for 15 minutes to prevent what has been happeneing. every time, well the 2 times i have since i got this new system, my plants have been slumped over lookin dead. then as i flood at light on they perk right back up. their leaves are crispy. so i flooded every hour then. previulsoy at every 2 hours then none in dark cycle. now every hour even in dark cyccle. it is tire muklch media which i heard would work. the mullch is still wet after 2 hours. i dont know what the problems spcicfics are. shoud i go every 2 hours thru the light then like every 3 hours at night? i just began ebb and flo and need advice or an explanation, please ty

Your medium is probably too wet, and you should not flood during the dark. Is there any air in the tires? Your roots need fresh air regularly. Pump up the tires to 32 psi and avoid road hazards.

HTH

 

[lorenzo08]

i got a hydro question. i am now flooding every hour for 15 minutes to prevent what has been happeneing. every time, well the 2 times i have since i got this new system, my plants have been slumped over lookin dead. then as i flood at light on they perk right back up. their leaves are crispy. so i flooded every hour then. previulsoy at every 2 hours then none in dark cycle. now every hour even in dark cyccle. it is tire muklch media which i heard would work. the mullch is still wet after 2 hours. i dont know what the problems spcicfics are. shoud i go every 2 hours thru the light then like every 3 hours at night? i just began ebb and flo and need advice or an explanation, please ty

this site says something about a problem with tire mulch. I wouldn't use it myself. to many chemicals in it. I use fish tank stone. completely inert. it has to be clean when it leaves the factory, or people would have dead fish.
Paghat's Garden: Deadly Rubber Mulch

Your medium is probably too wet, and you should not flood during the dark. Is there any air in the tires? Your roots need fresh air regularly. Pump up the tires to 32 psi and avoid road hazards.

haha.. my dad would say put tire in your air.

 

[lorenzo08]

zinc... that reminds me.. I think palmerton pa has a problem with zink. it's one of the top 5 worst disaster areas in the country. zink mines killed off every plant and tree in the area. at one time they started using the leftovers from the mines for road cinders in the winter. they stopped when people started getting cancer. this is an extreme case. I doubt you'd get cancer from smoking plants grown in tires. lol

 

[1sexytomboy]

I purchased the the Aeroflo2 20 - 20 Site Aeroponics System. I need to know how much lighting and which lighting is best for this system. I also need advice as to which EC/TDS/Meter to use. I would like to know the least expensive for the both of these items.

1sexytomboy

All right! Hydroponics is what I know, and hydroponics is the way I grow!

This forum will be great, we can discuss anything hydro. No dirtbags here, We haul water!

We can compare the different nutrient salts, and all of the additives. Plus the kinds of soilless media and what irrigation system is best for each. And of course, pH and TDS measuring equipment, feeding and flushing, etc.

And all the while, we'll make fun of those guys hauling big bags of dirt!


I can't think of any questions right now, what do YOU want to know?

 

[VictorVIcious]

I purchased the the Aeroflo2 20 - 20 Site Aeroponics System. I need to know how much lighting and which lighting is best for this system. I also need advice as to which EC/TDS/Meter to use. I would like to know the least expensive for the both of these items.

1sexytomboy

I can't say I blame you, that unit is really an odd size for a hydro grow. Your unit will be 1' wide and 6' long, can't say many lights fit that pattern. Maybe look at FilthyFletches aero grow thread for some advice on that one, he posted a build for it. I recommend spending as mush as you can afford when it comes to meters and lights. VV

 

[Eharmony420]

hey guys just to let you know, is still got the tire mulch media ebb and flo going. I kept watering without checking this site and lucky enough it seems the plants needed more water. i guess, lol. They are trucking. Every hour for 15 minutes and i saw awesome gorwth. I also noticed that with an airstone in each ebb pot the growth was noticable. I might be able to lower the night feeds fown but i dont want to risk it.

 

[potroast]

I purchased the the Aeroflo2 20 - 20 Site Aeroponics System. I need to know how much lighting and which lighting is best for this system. I also need advice as to which EC/TDS/Meter to use. I would like to know the least expensive for the both of these items.

1sexytomboy

With a 6 foot length, you'll need 2 lamps over them, so I would go with 400s. I've used the AeroFlo but only with the staggered tubes, with them that close together, your plants will be crowded, so you'll have to plan for that.

Welcome to Rollitup!

HTH

 

[tintala]

I dont think anybody should BUY a hydroponics system, there is one big thing about growing is to keep it one the LOW now why would you go an buy a system, maybe the cops keep an eye on that place...or maybe he keeps a list ? even if you pay with cash...do you think he has a pen handy to write down your plate number? hmm i love the hardware store, plus you look prof. buying there too the ladies like a man who is a proffesional just build your own stuff if u smoke weed you have an imagination

watch Barry coopers DVDS>

NEVER GET RAIDED! on nevergetbustedagain.com
if you live in a shit state then you need to worry.

 

[GypsyBush]

Hey potroast...

This is an early pick from my first hydro grow...

It's the only bud I picked, and one of 4 in that plant... which is 4" tall by 12" wide.. yes, the miniatures.... there are 3 more plants about the same size as well...

I started flushing with plain water today, and will until... they are done... week 8 starts tomorrow... so I am pretty close... trichs are milky, just starting to turn...

I would love to hear you thoughts...

Thanks...

Gypsy...

 

[potroast]

Gypsy, it appears that those buds have a ways to go. They are looking nice, but still need to ripen. If you are on Day 55, I'd say 2 more weeks minimum. Watch for the calyxes to swell, and the trikes will start to glisten.

HTH

 

[GypsyBush]

Gypsy, it appears that those buds have a ways to go. They are looking nice, but still need to ripen. If you are on Day 55, I'd say 2 more weeks minimum. Watch for the calyxes to swell, and the trikes will start to glisten.

HTH

Thanks man...

I figured I clip one... dry it for a week and cure for 10 to 14 days and smoke that as I harvest the rest...

Thanks for the advice...

I'll check back with you after a few weeks...

Gypsy...

 

[davzz1st]

I have a Question...My tray is a 4x4 with Grogan 6x6 cubes... Im pumping up water 4 times a day... twice with the lights on... and twice while its Dark... is that ok? watering in the dark cycle

 

[VictorVIcious]

I have a Question...My tray is a 4x4 with Grogan 6x6 cubes... Im pumping up water 4 times a day... twice with the lights on... and twice while its Dark... is that ok? watering in the dark cycle

No that is not a good watering cycle for rockwool blocks imo, never need water lights off. VV

 

[mightyboogie]

hallo guys.
i start growing my mother plants on a tray in rockwoll under flourescent.i m using GH ferts.my reservoire is 10 liters for 5 plants.one week ago i placed the rockwool cubes in pots filled with claypebbles.than my ph and my ec started to grow.before transplanting in claypebbles everything was stabile(ph 5.8/ec 1.2)
i adjust the ph daily...is this ok?do i harm the roots if i add ph down daily?
is my reservoire too small???
i might not washed the claybebbles too well?is this the cause of my fluctuations?
what should i do?

 

[davzz1st]

Hey Potroast..is it ok to flood my tray while the light are off in flower cycle? or should i only be flooding my Grogan 6x6 cubes while the lights are on?

 

[davzz1st]

Thanks VV... so I should only have my timer pump water in to my tray while the lights are on? How many times a day would you suggest?


4x4x7 Grow Hut
4x4 tray with ebb flow pump setup
6x6 Grogan cubes
1000 watt lux Hps
30 gallon Res.
Botanicare Nutes
450 Cfm Exhaust fan
sunsystems 6 air flow hood

 

[potroast]

Hey Potroast..is it ok to flood my tray while the light are off in flower cycle? or should i only be flooding my Grogan 6x6 cubes while the lights are on?

You could have listened to Victor, he may be vicious or he just might be a puppy dog. He's right, watering at night is not necessary, and may even be bad. And I would say that you only need to water a 6-inch cube once a day, or every other day.

HTH