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Forum: Hydroponics 04-14-2010, 07:43 PM
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Posted By stuartambient
I did this on the 2nd go around and it's working...

I did this on the 2nd go around and it's working good now.

Thank you,
Stuart
Forum: Hydroponics 03-19-2010, 05:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,059
Posted By stuartambient
How long should the plants sit in the cloner ?...

How long should the plants sit in the cloner ? Or, at what stage do they go into the main system The fogger system looks very cool. My sights were set towards a cloner and for now
I just set up a...
Forum: Hydroponics 03-18-2010, 12:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,059
Posted By stuartambient
Bump please, thank you . Wonder if anyone has...

Bump please, thank you . Wonder if anyone has feedback for me on the original post.
Forum: Hydroponics 03-13-2010, 09:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,059
Posted By stuartambient
Lettuce grow

I posted earlier on in this forum that we were about to start a 9 pot lettuce raft system. Since that time we have made some progress and hope to have a harvest soon. I need some help though. It...
Forum: Hydroponics 02-11-2010, 11:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,090
Posted By stuartambient
I wonder if I did kill my seeds. Hard to tell,...

I wonder if I did kill my seeds. Hard to tell, but one has been coming along, stretching out 2 leaves. A few others are hard too see but there might be germination going on. Is it okay to left the...
Forum: Hydroponics 02-10-2010, 08:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,090
Posted By stuartambient
Well I will wait and see. We're on day 5. I...

Well I will wait and see. We're on day 5. I guess whatever doesn't appear in a few more days is lost ?
Forum: Hydroponics 02-10-2010, 06:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,090
Posted By stuartambient
So many variations. These Rapid Rooters are...

So many variations. These Rapid Rooters are pretty deep, like I said they fill the entire 2" net pot. I think there are some things brewing slightly below a place my eyes can really get a good look...
Forum: Hydroponics 02-10-2010, 09:59 AM
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Views: 14,090
Posted By stuartambient
why transplant ? How did you start them ?

why transplant ? How did you start them ?
Forum: Hydroponics 02-10-2010, 09:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,090
Posted By stuartambient
Lettuce question

I finally got my first hydro gardening experiment up and running. Basically an aerating bubbler system. It has 9 pots in a styrofoam raft and 480 wequivalent Full Spectrum CFL's (across 2 bulbs)
...
Forum: Hydroponics 02-01-2010, 10:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,873
Posted By stuartambient
Yes, the covering was a possible way to keep...

Yes, the covering was a possible way to keep things in an open living space. Actually the reflector works quite well and it's more of focused light in the a room then actually radiating it all over...
Forum: Hydroponics 01-31-2010, 02:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,873
Posted By stuartambient
Growing in unfinished basement feasible

Actually, I have a few questions and apologies as I have populated this forum with some recent newbie questions :)

Anyway, while I only have a 1 18gallon res , I built out a pvc frame for the...
Forum: Hydroponics 01-29-2010, 07:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,073
Posted By stuartambient
Okay even better. But just to check again I need...

Okay even better. But just to check again I need not worry about it melting the plastic on the tote . I gather it would sit a bit off from the surface just not sure how far.

Stuart

PS I called...
Forum: Hydroponics 01-29-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,073
Posted By stuartambient
Thank you people. I'll make a trip over to the...

Thank you people. I'll make a trip over to the aquarium shop and see what I come up with.
Forum: Hydroponics 01-29-2010, 11:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,073
Posted By stuartambient
newb question: keeping water at correct temps

just starting out here with a letter raft / bubbleponics type of system. Finally finished all the hardware, but filled the res with a few gallons of water and it's been sitting unaltered for soon...
Forum: Hydroponic Grow Lights 01-24-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,975
Posted By stuartambient
So it's okay to use these with an adapter to...

So it's okay to use these with an adapter to standard ? I see the adapters, just not sure if I'd need something else.
Forum: Hydroponic Grow Lights 01-24-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,975
Posted By stuartambient
CFL E39 Mogul base in a regular (medium) base ?

Well as the subject asks, I'm looking at some CFL bulbs that have an E39 Mogul and it looks similar to standard medium but then there is talk of a ballast so it is probably not for a standard medium....
Forum: Hydroponics 01-19-2010, 10:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,713
Posted By stuartambient
What is the deal on radishes and root plants ? ...

What is the deal on radishes and root plants ?



Since your last few sentences make no sense to me :eek: perhaps it would do me good to learn the hard way. Thank you though, I will bear this...
Forum: Hydroponics 01-17-2010, 07:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,713
Posted By stuartambient
looking for seed sources

Wondering if any of you have a good online vendor for buying seeds. I'm currently interested (just starting out) in vegetables and perhaps some flowers soon. I found Park Seed: Seeds and plants for...
Forum: Hydroponics 01-16-2010, 08:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,554
Posted By stuartambient
You got the question right , thank you . I might...

You got the question right , thank you . I might have been a bit long winded in asking , apologies. You answered the question though. I just was not sure if I needed a totally dark space.

Stuart
Forum: Hydroponics 01-15-2010, 10:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,554
Posted By stuartambient
Grow tent / box or none needed ?

I think I got this idea from hearing talk of using lighting to simulate the sun cycle. Also when I hear of how much light (in terms of time) a plant needs , it sounds like when it doesn't need light...
Forum: Hydroponics 01-15-2010, 09:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,415
Posted By stuartambient
What would happen if you had a metallic reflector...

What would happen if you had a metallic reflector with the flo's and the metallic surface was the golden redish hue ?

Just an idea as I'm trying to figure out my own lighting needs.

Stuart
Forum: Hydroponics 01-14-2010, 08:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,463
Posted By stuartambient
Helpful link ,thank you ! I see different...

Helpful link ,thank you ! I see different variations though of NPK, and scoured some posts around that said for example, Lettuce using more Nitrogen then Potassium. I will follow your advice though...
Forum: Hydroponics 01-13-2010, 08:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,463
Posted By stuartambient
Now I've read from a few places that say...

Now I've read from a few places that say distilled water makes sense in a small grow situation. Surprised to hear you say this. Perhaps spring water ?

I'm very paranoid about what is in the...
Forum: Hydroponics 01-13-2010, 08:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,463
Posted By stuartambient
I was wondering if there was any type of chart or...

I was wondering if there was any type of chart or guide that shows nutrient requirements for individual plants, vegetables, etc.





So if things are good , topping off seems to work , then...
Forum: Hydroponics 01-13-2010, 08:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,463
Posted By stuartambient
Would that be due to a plant's particular needs...

Would that be due to a plant's particular needs or for any number of reasons ?

The water buffer makes sense. One of my concerns is how much water will I need on a regular basis with solution...
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