Tamerlane Active Member Jun 21, 2010 #1 I can overwater a plant in soil however I can totally submerge roots in gallons of water (via DWC) and the plant does not get over watered. Why is this so? -T
I can overwater a plant in soil however I can totally submerge roots in gallons of water (via DWC) and the plant does not get over watered. Why is this so? -T
imnotme Well-Known Member Jun 21, 2010 #2 Because in soil when you over water the soil is compacted or full so the roots don't get any air.
CSI Stickyicky Well-Known Member Jun 21, 2010 #3 imnotme said: Because in soil when you over water the soil is compacted or full so the roots don't get any air. Click to expand... Took the words out of my mouth. Roots need oxygen, which is provided in hydro by aerating the water and/or exposing them to air. If you are prone to overwatering, no problem, just add more perlite to your soil mixture.
imnotme said: Because in soil when you over water the soil is compacted or full so the roots don't get any air. Click to expand... Took the words out of my mouth. Roots need oxygen, which is provided in hydro by aerating the water and/or exposing them to air. If you are prone to overwatering, no problem, just add more perlite to your soil mixture.