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Forum: Hydroponics 01-04-2014, 02:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 22,920
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello jseirio84, How much is your pH changing?...

Hello jseirio84,
How much is your pH changing? nd how often do you change your nutrient solution?
Forum: Hydroponics 11-26-2013, 05:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 21,032
Posted By GpsFrontier
Sorry I guess I am just an old fart, I don't...

Sorry I guess I am just an old fart, I don't understand the shorthand the kids are using these day's. In my world HP stands for Hewlett Packard.


What kind of space do you have to work with? Do...
Forum: Hydroponics 11-26-2013, 05:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 22,248
Posted By GpsFrontier
Root crops have just as much foliage as any other...

Root crops have just as much foliage as any other plant. They need the foliage (leaves) to do photosynthesis. Without enough foliage they can't do the photosynthesis needed to produce the the...
Forum: Hydroponics 11-25-2013, 09:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 22,248
Posted By GpsFrontier
All your going to do by trying to push them as...

All your going to do by trying to push them as close together as you can is crowd them. The foliage needs space to grow.
Forum: Hydroponics 11-23-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 21,032
Posted By GpsFrontier
what is a "HP"??

what is a "HP"??
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 10-24-2013, 06:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 36,240
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello fintuckyfarms, I remember you asking how...

Hello fintuckyfarms,
I remember you asking how to automate the folder system without all the gunk in the runoff, and recycling it back. I believe I suggested not recycling it and using only fresh...
Forum: Hydroponic Grow Lights 10-20-2013, 05:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 30,503
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello TimeWasteing, The light output is always...

Hello TimeWasteing,
The light output is always important, and a main factor for plant growth. PAR and NM are both the same thing as lumen's. Their all measurements of light output. The higher the...
Forum: Hydroponic Grow Lights 10-19-2013, 04:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 30,503
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello TimeWasteing, Red and blue are the...

Hello TimeWasteing,

Red and blue are the dominate color spectrum's. But there many wavelengths within any color. Also not just any LED works fine. You need to use high output LED's, and I'm not...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 10-19-2013, 03:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 36,240
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello fintuckyfarms, Your folder looks nice and...

Hello fintuckyfarms,
Your folder looks nice and healthy. I would love to see more of your setup and how your growing it. As for where everyone is, I'm guessing busy doing their own thing. I know I...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 09-12-2013, 07:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 31,278
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello Alec, Natural sunlight. Even a cfl...

Hello Alec,

Natural sunlight. Even a cfl has a ballast.

way to small.

With that small reservoir at least once a week if not more expecting to growing 3 large plants.

As I said...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 09-11-2013, 05:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 31,278
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello Alec, First, you are still way lacking...

Hello Alec,
First, you are still way lacking lighting. If you plan to use cfl lights for that type of plant you are going to need lots more of them, or get them outside in the sunlight. Second,...
Forum: Hydroponics 08-12-2013, 02:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 24,261
Posted By GpsFrontier
Usually they start them in a propagation area...

Usually they start them in a propagation area built to start seedlings. Then when the plants are big enough, and the roots are long enough, that's when they place them in the hydroponic system. Doing...
Forum: Hydroponics 08-09-2013, 01:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 24,261
Posted By GpsFrontier
When rockwool is touching the water, it can...

When rockwool is touching the water, it can easily become saturated, thus suffocating the roots if it does.
Forum: Hydroponics 08-05-2013, 05:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 23,007
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello jd-11, 1. Do you have any pictures of...

Hello jd-11,
1. Do you have any pictures of your setup?
2. What nutrients are you using, and how are you mixing them?
3. What is the air and water temps?
4. How much air are you getting to the...
Forum: Hydroponics 07-18-2013, 06:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 20,951
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello Hydrodude, 1. Change your nutrient...

Hello Hydrodude,

1. Change your nutrient solution to equal amounts. 10 ml micro, 10 ml gro, and 10 ml bloom per gallon. If the plants are small, use the same equal amounts, but at 1/2 to 3/4...
Forum: Hydroponics 06-17-2013, 04:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 21,609
Posted By GpsFrontier
Like I said you can always adjust the water level...

Like I said you can always adjust the water level so their getting more moisture. Also you may need to increase the amount of air bubbles if it's not sufficient, and/or change or add more air stone...
Forum: Hydroponics 06-15-2013, 04:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 21,609
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello JibbaJoe0129, Both opinions are...

Hello JibbaJoe0129,



Both opinions are accurate, it really depends on the grower. Though some factors that will affect having healthy plants are things like if you keep the cubes growing until...
Forum: Hydroponics 06-04-2013, 07:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 17,936
Posted By GpsFrontier
Hello smokestn13, No I cant say I'm familiar...

Hello smokestn13,
No I cant say I'm familiar with the PPM meter you have. I can tell you that in all the years I have been growing hydroponically, I haven't bothered with EC, TDS, or PPM meters. I...
Forum: Hydroponics 06-04-2013, 07:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 22,570
Posted By GpsFrontier
Do you know how old it is? I searched the crop...

Do you know how old it is? I searched the crop king website for that model number and didn't find anything. It may be discontinued for years, or from a different manufacture. Have you tried e-mailing...
Forum: Hydroponics 06-04-2013, 07:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 29,761
Posted By GpsFrontier
Ya, they look like they have good form and color.

Ya, they look like they have good form and color.
Forum: Hydroponics 06-02-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 17,936
Posted By GpsFrontier
Yes, absolutely. The nutrients will do your soil...

Yes, absolutely. The nutrients will do your soil plants good.
Forum: Hydroponics 06-02-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 22,570
Posted By GpsFrontier
Do you have a model number etc.?

Do you have a model number etc.?
Forum: Hydroponics 05-31-2013, 06:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 29,761
Posted By GpsFrontier
That's another issue. If you have hard water you...

That's another issue. If you have hard water you should be using filtered water. RO would be best, but at least some kind of filtered water. Not only will the excess minerals in your tap water (hard...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 05-31-2013, 05:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 34,303
Posted By GpsFrontier
With seeds/sprouts there is really no need to use...

With seeds/sprouts there is really no need to use nutrients. So do it as a drain to waist system rather than a recirculating system. With short timed cycles and a "small" pump (very small fountain or...
Forum: Hydroponics 05-30-2013, 06:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 29,761
Posted By GpsFrontier
That doesn't help me with anything. I'm not there...

That doesn't help me with anything. I'm not there with when you put in your parameters, I can't see what what your reading and how your interpreting the results etc. etc.. I don't know if you are...
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