SuthernKumfert
Well-Known Member
I think he's just amazed that that system is working. The floating-foam form of hydro isn't really weed-friendly. It's usually used for things like lettuce and kale. It's generally accepted that marijuana needs more oxygen to the roots. This is often the limiting growth factor in hydro, which is probably why your plants are somewhat small for their age. I read about growing that way on a few sites outside this forum, and almost did it, but opted out after reading more here. This just once again proves that growing isn't an exact science... different things work for different people. It's obviously not an optimal system, but it's working. You might wanna look into an ebb and flow or dwc system for your next grow though, if you're wanting to stick with hydro. NFT is another type, but from my understanding, it's a little more advanced. I'd also look into buying some O2 and/or bubble wands(which would be really easy to add) for this grow. It can't hurt. I'm by no means an experienced grower though, so you might wanna wait and see what others say.
Check out my first grow journal if you want a comparison between your results and mine in an ebb and flow... I only veg'd for 4 weeks, but my plants were over a foot tall by then.
thanks for the input, i was going to do the NFT system using 4" pvc pipe but i figured for my first grow i would use a simlpe system. any other help please give i am thankful for any advise.