Wetting agent

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MikeLife500

Active Member

• Sep 26, 2020

• #1

whats this i hear about using a little dish soap as a wetting agent to get a more efficient watering? How much is a little bit? I'm only asking because it would seem dish soap could be harmful to plants. I am trying to save money if I don't have to buy yucca extract.

 

pulpoinspace

Well-Known Member

• Sep 26, 2020

• #2

you shouldn't need to use dish soap or yucca extract. most bagged mixes already have a wetting agent added.

 

Psyphish

Well-Known Member

• Sep 26, 2020

• #3

I use Growth Technology AquaBurst. I know there are cheaper things like yucca extracts etc, but AquaBurst wasn't THAT expensive and it works very well. I use it with foliars as well.

 

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MikeLife500

Active Member

• Sep 26, 2020

• #4

I forgot some important info. Im using pure brick coco, gonna buffer it with calmag and do a 70/30 perlite mix

 

coreywebster

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• Sep 26, 2020

• #5

Make sure you wash and buffer it properly.

You wont need a wetting agent unless you prolifically allow it to dry out.

 

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MikeLife500

Active Member

• Sep 26, 2020

• #6

coreywebster said:

Make sure you wash and buffer it properly.

You wont need a wetting agent unless you prolifically allow it to dry out.

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Well I'll be using an auto feed system and my research says using a wetting agent will ensure the water covers more surface area than just letting the solution drop to the coco by itself. Plus it helps with clogging

 

xtsho

Well-Known Member

• Sep 26, 2020

• #7

You don't need a wetting agent. If you really feel the need to use one get some Agar Agar and make your own. Google Agar Agar wetting agent and you'll find all the information you need.

 

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MikeLife500

Active Member

• Sep 26, 2020

• #8

Preciate it my guy

 

Richard Drysift

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• Sep 27, 2020

• #9

Just add a little vermiculite to your mix. Helps with water retention and reduces compaction.