ebb and flow timer and timing questions
I am planning to grow tomatoes with a new system I am building and would like to know if anyone would give me a little help on a couple of issues. I would like to know how often an ebb and flow system should cycle, for what length of time each time and what timer to purchased to make it work? I hope this makes sense. I am very new to this.
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My strawberry's were on a variable schedule. I was using coco chips (they retain moisture better) and the plants were outside. It was hotter during mid day and I was using a digital timer for them. It only had 7 on and 7 off times for a total of 14 settings, so I needed to make sure the plants wouldn't dry out. It took 40 min to fill completely and I would have it on for 1 hr min to 1 1/2 hr during the heat of the day, and from 1 to 1 1/2 hr off mornings and evenings. Also, in general plants only need to be watered during lighted hours, but I would have the strawberry's cycle on for 1 1/2 hr from 11:30pm-1:00am just to be sure. I also had the peppers cycle for 30 min on 2-3 times during the night. Just make sure they get water before it gets light. As for type of timer, a regular household light timer will work, though I would suggest a "15 amp" one. Also just make sure it has enough on/off settings. I like the ones with the on/off pins built in because they have the most on/off settings. Digital ones are fine also but again be aware of how many on off times it has. |
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