Wilma systems advice please (Uk grower)

We have just got ourselves a Wilma 8 pot system.
Lots of people say lots of different things about how to use them especially when it comes to the timing of feed.
I've been advised to run it so that it soaks the coco and runs off and stop.
Some say run it so it flushes the coco but when I do that the plants show signs of overwatering even on a once a day cycle.
When we had just pots I would hand water each plant, the Wilma is good but assumes each plant is the same size.
We are only finishing this grow in coco then going onto clay pebbles and full hydro but until then I'm maybe 5 weeks into this grow and using plants that were already in coco or I would have started afresh with new clones from the start.
Any advice would be useful.
We also have a fair bit of A & B left. When this grow ends we will buy some aqua/flora but is there any problem using A & B in a Wilma.
It's expensive is food and I don't want to waste it if I can use it up.
Do any of you guys use anything that's better suited to Wilma setups than canna stuff?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Last question. If plants in coco can be overwatered why don't plants in clay pebbles under constant running water become overwatered?
Thanks people.
Dave
 

sgadan

Active Member
if you put a couple air stones in your res and feed 24/7 in pebbles then the roots will have a constant supply of oxygen.

i use ionic nutes in mine but i think canna are better u would probably be just fine sticking with canna. all the best.
 

GreenThumbSucker

Well-Known Member
We have just got ourselves a Wilma 8 pot system.
Lots of people say lots of different things about how to use them especially when it comes to the timing of feed.
I've been advised to run it so that it soaks the coco and runs off and stop.
Some say run it so it flushes the coco but when I do that the plants show signs of overwatering even on a once a day cycle.
When we had just pots I would hand water each plant, the Wilma is good but assumes each plant is the same size.
We are only finishing this grow in coco then going onto clay pebbles and full hydro but until then I'm maybe 5 weeks into this grow and using plants that were already in coco or I would have started afresh with new clones from the start.
Any advice would be useful.
We also have a fair bit of A & B left. When this grow ends we will buy some aqua/flora but is there any problem using A & B in a Wilma.
It's expensive is food and I don't want to waste it if I can use it up.
Do any of you guys use anything that's better suited to Wilma setups than canna stuff?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Last question. If plants in coco can be overwatered why don't plants in clay pebbles under constant running water become overwatered?
Thanks people.
Dave
Plants in clay pebbles get more oxygen to the roots. It's all about oxygen to the roots. Fertilizer brand is irrelevant as long as it is made specifically for hydroponic use.
 

SOMEBEECH

Well-Known Member
Plants in clay pebbles get more oxygen to the roots. It's all about oxygen to the roots. Fertilizer brand is irrelevant as long as it is made specifically for hydroponic use.
Very good advise,KISS and you will be fine.I have used Lucas for yrs and do great just add a bloom booster at flower.Stay away from all the potions.Keep a low res temp,and good PH and you will be fine.
 
if you put a couple air stones in your res and feed 24/7 in pebbles then the roots will have a constant supply of oxygen.

i use ionic nutes in mine but i think canna are better u would probably be just fine sticking with canna. all the best.
I have a big Eheim aquarium pump and 2 12" long airstones in the bottom of the tank plus an aquarium heater for when the cold weather comes.
I'm pretty pleased with the setup so far.
Cheers mate.
 

sgadan

Active Member
sounds like you got it covered think i will try canna when i run out of ionic i bought the 5L and it seems to be lasting ages dont like to just throw stuff out.
 
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