I hope this question isn't a stupid one. I tried searching for an answer before posting but it's quite specific so it's hard to find any info.
#1: After doing some research I've decided to try the aeroponic bubble-method. It seems like the easiest and cheapest and doesn't require a pump. I'm wondering though about the water level. I understand that it stays just a little bit below the net basket pot, but I'm wondering what happens when the roots start stretching out of the basket. Do you let them get right into the water? It seems like that could cause them to rot.
#2: If I wanted to use those little peat-moss seedling starters instead of the fiberglass things would that work? With the peat, you could be sure that your seedlings have a good root system started before putting them in the baskets with the clay beads. Would this dirty up the system or anything?
#3: Since this is my first batch ever, I'm going to grow using only fluorescent lights because a) costs less, b) I'm worried about the heat (and electricity) and c) I don't mind if the bud is weak because I'm a cheap high and it's just for me. I've heard the suggestions (and I agree) that you might as well go big and get a HPS light right away and I probably will eventually, but for now I want to start small to learn more and to get a good mother plant started. I've seen some pictures online which suggest fluorescents can produce smokable product. My question: is this a complete waste of time and my $90 seeds?
Thanks in advance for your help and sorry if these questions have been asked somewhere else.
#1: After doing some research I've decided to try the aeroponic bubble-method. It seems like the easiest and cheapest and doesn't require a pump. I'm wondering though about the water level. I understand that it stays just a little bit below the net basket pot, but I'm wondering what happens when the roots start stretching out of the basket. Do you let them get right into the water? It seems like that could cause them to rot.
#2: If I wanted to use those little peat-moss seedling starters instead of the fiberglass things would that work? With the peat, you could be sure that your seedlings have a good root system started before putting them in the baskets with the clay beads. Would this dirty up the system or anything?
#3: Since this is my first batch ever, I'm going to grow using only fluorescent lights because a) costs less, b) I'm worried about the heat (and electricity) and c) I don't mind if the bud is weak because I'm a cheap high and it's just for me. I've heard the suggestions (and I agree) that you might as well go big and get a HPS light right away and I probably will eventually, but for now I want to start small to learn more and to get a good mother plant started. I've seen some pictures online which suggest fluorescents can produce smokable product. My question: is this a complete waste of time and my $90 seeds?
Thanks in advance for your help and sorry if these questions have been asked somewhere else.
