ABSTRACTMUZIK
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I wanna try this for the first time, i am not trying to go out and get a machine that does it all i just need to know what the seed grows in and how it is supported with no soil... Please help me out. Thanks
How do u grow with hydroponics??
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trichlone fiend
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...there's a machine that does it all? I want that animal! LOL....j/k Most people use rockwool cubes or rapid rooters to start their seeds going hydro.
Hydroponics is for professionals. I would start off using soil or a soil-less mix to begin with. After you got a grow or two under your belt then advance yourself to a Hydro system. But if you want to check out a home made hydro system check out this thread I got lots of pics of my hydro set up here you go https://www.rollitup.org/grow-journals/288217-first-time-growing-aurora-indica.html Good luck!
I believe hydrosystems are the best way to grow. More air is allowed to get down to the roots - allowing optimal growth. The systems are easy to build and maintain when you have everything running on timers. I like the fact of using no soil because you dont have to worry about the pH of the soil - only the water. my suggestion would be to research different systems and figure which is best for your growing area. I have a drip system and had it built in less than 30 mins. I have a big 27 gallon storage tote with 6 holes that are 6 inches in diameter and the used netting pots and hydroton as the media. Then placed a water pump at the bottom, making a hose and any adapters to deliver water to each of the plants. Place nutrients in the water and watch them grow! The hardest part was making the holes - I would go to your local hardware store for most of the items and not a hydroponic store b/c they can be overpriced. The good part about using hydroton is it can be reused as with soil you can't so it does safe you money in the long run. And don't forget about your lights.