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Forum: Hydroponics 11-04-2014, 04:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 29,883
Posted By GpsFrontier
Any progress??

Any progress??
Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 11-03-2014, 06:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 52,557
Posted By GpsFrontier
What do you mean??

What do you mean??
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 11-02-2014, 11:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 39,023
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello daytonajim00, You could use the container...

Hello daytonajim00,
You could use the container in a couple of ways. The first as two 46 gallon reservoirs. Or as the growing chamber for some plants and have the reservoir separate. It looks big...
Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 11-02-2014, 10:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 38,808
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello Tommy, I forgot to mention in my private...

Hello Tommy,
I forgot to mention in my private message even though I don't really think it would be worth it, or even necessary in a small system. If you still want to kill any microorganisms in...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 11-01-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 38,006
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello Bigdaddy216, It's really hard to tell...

Hello Bigdaddy216,
It's really hard to tell anything from the pictures because once they are full size, their just burly. However I am guessing either it's salts buildup or a fungus. I can't really...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 11-01-2014, 02:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 31,310
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello Mattm, Thanks for the pictures. What are...

Hello Mattm,
Thanks for the pictures. What are you using for the troughs? They look much wider than the standard rain gutters. How tall do your tomato get? Are they bush (determinate) varieties?...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 10-31-2014, 01:39 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 183,791
Posted By GpsFrontier
I just don it simply and easily. If I'm using...

I just don it simply and easily. If I'm using just a little bit like for seedlings, I will take a gallon water jug and mix up one gallon of full strength nutrient solution. Then just dilute it as...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 10-30-2014, 09:07 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 183,791
Posted By GpsFrontier
OK, That's a really good price on the general...

OK,
That's a really good price on the general hydroponics pH testing kit. Usually they run $6.95 to $8.95.

You do need some pH adjusters. I assumed you already had some otherwise how are you...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 10-30-2014, 08:05 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 183,791
Posted By GpsFrontier
Nutrient lockout is not due to the brand of...

Nutrient lockout is not due to the brand of nutrients you use. Nutrient lockout is due to two things,
1. improper pH,
2. mixing them incorrectly. And by that I mean combining parts together (A...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 10-30-2014, 02:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 33,235
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello Bigdaddy216, It's a very simple and easy...

Hello Bigdaddy216,
It's a very simple and easy system to build. Perfect for people who want to start to get their feet wet (no pun intended) growing hydroponically. Normally I wouldn't grow a plant...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 10-30-2014, 01:54 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 183,791
Posted By GpsFrontier
I don't know if it's the lighting or not, but it...

I don't know if it's the lighting or not, but it looks a little on the yellow side. It may just be recovering, or still have a problem. Did you get the right kind of pH drops yet? Now that the...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 10-24-2014, 06:41 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 183,791
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello Bigdaddy216, First I would like to...

Hello Bigdaddy216,
First I would like to mention I have been extremely busy today, but I promise I will send you both those articles as soon As I can catch a breath. I wouldn't have even chimed in...
Forum: Hydroponics 10-23-2014, 04:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 29,883
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello threedogwrite, I can see quite a few...

Hello threedogwrite,
I can see quite a few problems. Before I start it would be helpful if you could post some pictures of the space and what you have going on so far.

First problem,
is (if I'm...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 10-23-2014, 02:08 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 183,791
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello Bigdaddy216, I was really making a...

Hello Bigdaddy216,


I was really making a comment about the bato buckets in the video you posted the link to. I wasn't referring to your setup. Your buckets looked black, and I believe you...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 10-22-2014, 09:25 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 183,791
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello Bigdaddy216, I'm sorry I could have sworn...

Hello Bigdaddy216,
I'm sorry I could have sworn you said your humidity level was about 45%. But 65 to 71% isn't bad.

1. I know you have a fan, but I'm not there to tell if the air is circulating...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 10-22-2014, 07:43 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 183,791
Posted By GpsFrontier
P.S.

P.S.
oTOMMYo
Absolutely, Florescent lighting is great for starting plants and seedlings. As well as even economical for non fruiting plants like different varieties of lettuce, as well as herbs if...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 10-22-2014, 06:31 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 183,791
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello Bigdaddy216, My first thoughts are the...

Hello Bigdaddy216,

My first thoughts are the humidity is still too low at 45%. 65% to 85% is much better for the plants, you just want to stay under 90% as long as you have good air circulation...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 10-20-2014, 10:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 183,791
Posted By GpsFrontier
Comparing lumen output of florescent lights to...

Comparing lumen output of florescent lights to HID is like comparing apples to oranges. The biggest difference (besides light wavelength spectrum) is how far from the bulb those lumens can actually...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 10-19-2014, 06:08 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 183,791
Posted By GpsFrontier
Ya, you can grow fruiting plants with florescent...

Ya, you can grow fruiting plants with florescent lighting, but not worth it in my opinion and for my money. By the time you add all the florescent tubes you'll need for good plant and fruit growth...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 10-19-2014, 09:17 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 183,791
Posted By GpsFrontier
Everything is a learning experience. I have too...

Everything is a learning experience. I have too many things to do at the same time. But hay, I still try...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 10-19-2014, 08:11 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 183,791
Posted By GpsFrontier
You are trying to grow fruiting plants with...

You are trying to grow fruiting plants with florescent lighting. If you want to actually get good produce from it you'll need to switch over to HID lighting. Or step up your florescent lighting 10...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 10-19-2014, 06:32 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 183,791
Posted By GpsFrontier
The first two leaves will always die and fall off...

The first two leaves will always die and fall off quickly. They have served their purpose to the plant by then. Half strength nutrients for plants that size is plenty. Humidity could be higher...
Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 10-06-2014, 06:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 39,266
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello JeanWilkins, N.F.T. (Nutrient Film...

Hello JeanWilkins,

N.F.T. (Nutrient Film Technique)

Here is a page that explains all six types of hydroponic systems: The Six Types of Hydroponic Systems...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 09-18-2014, 08:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 31,353
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello ematt, Like Stan mentioned, it's fine to...

Hello ematt,
Like Stan mentioned, it's fine to start the lettuce seedlings (or anything) in rockwool cubes, but the idea behind the floating raft (water culture system) system your freferig to is to...
Forum: Hydroponics 09-14-2014, 04:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 18,884
Posted By GpsFrontier
The diluted bleach water is intended to kill any...

The diluted bleach water is intended to kill any microorganisms, bacteria, and/or fungal spores that may be on the seeds themselves that could cause disease to the plant once it sprouts. I like to...
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