Forum: Hydroponics
11-05-2017, 07:54 PM
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Forum: Hydroponics
10-26-2017, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 15,328
Hello lupacexi,
Yes when the pump shuts off the...
Hello lupacexi,
Yes when the pump shuts off the water drains back through the pump The pump dosen't hold pressure and there is no one way check valve in the pump. When the pump is on the only thing...
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Forum: Hydroponics
10-23-2017, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 17,358
Hello twd000,
The larger amount (2 tsp) is full...
Hello twd000,
The larger amount (2 tsp) is full strength for maxigro. As long as you know the manufactures recommendation for full strength nutrients you can adjust the nutrient strength to whatever...
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Forum: Hydroponic Grow Lights
10-22-2017, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 23,498
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Forum: Hydroponics
10-20-2017, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 17,358
Hello twd000,
Maxi grow has mixing directions...
Hello twd000,
Maxi grow has mixing directions right on the package. I believe it's 2 tsp per gallon of water for full strength nutrient solution. Don't get caught up trying to fallow TDS numbers....
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Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums
09-20-2017, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 27,081
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Forum: Hydroponics
07-17-2017, 02:04 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 16,684
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Forum: Hydroponics
07-06-2017, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 27,811
Hello madamadam14,
First, what you have made is...
Hello madamadam14,
First, what you have made is a bunch of wick systems, not water culture systems/DWC systems. Lack of aeration to the roots is a common issue with your design.
Second, heat lamps...
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Forum: Hydroponics
07-01-2017, 03:01 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 15,536
Hello jonoyakker,
First "How well does it...
Hello jonoyakker,
First "How well does it breathe?" is a pretty vague question? How well do you need it to breath? Second, I don't understand the question"how much rain will fall through vs. being...
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Forum: Hydroponics
06-26-2017, 03:40 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 15,797
Hello William,
First question I have is how do...
Hello William,
First question I have is how do you kn ow the pump is adequate? GPH has very little to do with a pump being adequate. Second is I'm a bit confused by your diagram. Is the water feed...
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Forum: Hydroponics
06-19-2017, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 15,579
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Forum: Hydroponics
05-01-2017, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 15,405
Hello khawn,
Heat stress is defiantly possible....
Hello khawn,
Heat stress is defiantly possible. A lot depends on the verity of strawberry's your growing. Some are more tolerant to heat than others. Some varieties even prefer at least some shade....
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Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums
04-27-2017, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 29,416
Hello Agraco,
First where are you located?
...
Hello Agraco,
First where are you located?
Do you have a link to the Superman and Gigaboost? I've got a hunch they are just additives. The Cal mag is defiantly just an additive, and the NPK...
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Forum: Hydroponics
04-25-2017, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 15,459
Hello strap,
Yes your absolutely right, adding...
Hello strap,
Yes your absolutely right, adding more nutrient solution back to replace the water the plants drink will cause your nutrient concentrations to rise. You should just add plain water back...
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Forum: Hydroponics
04-15-2017, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 17,686
Hello amberhall,
First I've never built the 11...
Hello amberhall,
First I've never built the 11 plant system posted on hydroponicsonline but I will try and help you.
You connect 1/2 inch vinyl tubing to the pump. You connect the vinyl tubing...
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Forum: Hydroponics
04-14-2017, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 16,350
Hello Anachro,
I don't see a problem, something...
Hello Anachro,
I don't see a problem, something that small cant leach enough pesticide into the water to be an issue. After a few days/weeks the smell will dissipate. But if you want just rinse it...
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Forum: Hydroponics
04-10-2017, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 15,845
Hello technocrat_4321,
First I wouldn't use...
Hello technocrat_4321,
First I wouldn't use coco peat. I would use coco coir. I would suggest using panda grow tubes, or rows of trough's. As for irrigation, if your going to use a non recirculating...
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Forum: Hydroponics
04-07-2017, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 15,732
Hello Murhy91,
If your power went out and the...
Hello Murhy91,
If your power went out and the plants weren't getting water for a couple of days, that will do it. One of the big drawbacks with aeroponic systems is the plants die quickly if there's...
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Forum: Hydroponics
03-29-2017, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 17,951
Hello khawn,
The General hydroponics directions...
Hello khawn,
The General hydroponics directions call for using 2 tsp per gallon of water for a full strength nutrient solution. You don't want to just keep adding nutrients to your water. When the...
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Forum: Hydroponics
03-28-2017, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 17,951
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Forum: Hydroponics
03-27-2017, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 17,951
Hello khawn,
I'm assuming your tower...
Hello khawn,
I'm assuming your tower is a low pressure aeroponic system. 15 on/off is a typical setting for low pressure aeroponics. That's a good place to start. You just need to keep the...
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Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums
03-24-2017, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 29,692
Hello newhydro16,
I grew my radishes with the...
Hello newhydro16,
I grew my radishes with the verti gro nutrients. You can adjust the flora series nutrients as needed. If you want to go heavier on the bloom you can try mixing them like
5 ml...
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Forum: Hydroponics
03-21-2017, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 16,125
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Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums
03-14-2017, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 83,205
Hello kr3t3n,
I would use a drip system for...
Hello kr3t3n,
I would use a drip system for large plants like tomato, peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, as well as for vine crops like cucumbers, melons, beans, peas etc. etc. It's the most efficient...
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Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums
03-13-2017, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 83,205
Hello kr3t3n,
As an example you have a spot for...
Hello kr3t3n,
As an example you have a spot for tomato's set aside to grow out of what appears to be two 6-8 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide boxes. Not to mention right in a corner. That won't work well...
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