New grower trying out a RDWC system.

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OldDude420

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Last grow was in early 80's. Had to give it up for job and whiz quizz testing. Getting close to retirement so decided I have waited long enough. I am on day #46 today from when the 2inch seedlings went into the net pots and in the tent. Been growing "like a weed" literally. I topped after the 4th node and supercropped all branches out 90*. Had to use special made braces to hold them in those positions because i had no soil to poke a stake into and couldn't drill holes in the lids to my buckets.
Anyhow, flipped the light schedule to 12/12 6 days ago and the stretch is going full blast. Got my trellis net installed this morning. Will post some pics of that later. 20240629_081723.jpg20240718_182739.jpg20240805_062635.jpg20240813_055310.jpg20240813_055608.jpg20240813_055626.jpg
 
EmeraldGreenGal

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That is an amazing setup and impressive results!

I'm a new grower and am growing in an outdoor greenhouse but that means my gardening will pause over the winter. I've been considering making an indoor setup but the running cost is putting me off as I've limited space and would need to be growing at least 4 plants like you to make it worth it I would imagine.

It this setup pricey ro run?
 
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OldDude420

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EmeraldGreenGal said:
That is an amazing setup and impressive results!

I'm a new grower and am growing in an outdoor greenhouse but that means my gardening will pause over the winter. I've been considering making an indoor setup but the running cost is putting me off as I've limited space and would need to be growing at least 4 plants like you to make it worth it I would imagine.

It this setup pricey ro run?
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@EmeraldGreenGal Thanks for the kind words. I think it's running about $50 a month (not 100% sure) but a large bit of cost is running a water chiller 24/7 to combat the heat. Hot temps in the water will cause root rot & I don't want that.
Later, Wayne
 
EmeraldGreenGal

EmeraldGreenGal

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OldDude420 said:
@EmeraldGreenGal Thanks for the kind words. I think it's running about $50 a month (not 100% sure) but a large bit of cost is running a water chiller 24/7 to combat the heat. Hot temps in the water will cause root rot & I don't want that.
Later, Wayne
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Thanks for the reply.
You cleary still have the skills that's for sure!

I'm curious as to how you feel about new growing methods and technologies that have developed and changed over the years since you last grew?
Only if you have time to answer of course.
 
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OldDude420

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EmeraldGreenGal said:
Thanks for the reply.
You cleary still have the skills that's for sure!

I'm curious as to how you feel about new growing methods and technologies that have developed and changed over the years since you last grew?
Only if you have time to answer of course.
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@EmeraldGreenGal I have a job (Still working) that affords me a lot of down time so responding is my pleasure.
I think growing methods & technology has advanced 10,000% since early 80's. I thought I knew how to grow back then. Now I realize I didn't know squat. I didn't have a clue 3 months ago what ph or ppm was or how it affects learning studied a lot of you tube videos & 20240812_053926.jpgI'm learning as I go. Another good thing about my job is the pay affords me the money to try & buy good equipment while I am still employed. This will be my retirement hobby along with cruising my Hot Rod car.
 

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EmeraldGreenGal

EmeraldGreenGal

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OldDude420 said:
@EmeraldGreenGal I have a job (Still working) that affords me a lot of down time so responding is my pleasure.
I think growing methods & technology has advanced 10,000% since early 80's. I thought I knew how to grow back then. Now I realize I didn't know squat. I didn't have a clue 3 months ago what ph or ppm was or how it affects learning studied a lot of you tube videos & View attachment 5416780I'm learning as I go. Another good thing about my job is the pay affords me the money to try & buy good equipment while I am still employed. This will be my retirement hobby along with cruising my Hot Rod car.
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That sounds like an ideal retirement plan!

If that Hot Rod ever makes it to Ireland for a road trip count me in!
 
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