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Forum: Hydroponics 08-31-2018, 12:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 14,203
Posted By Stan
My daughter did a similar 1 with tomato plants 2...

My daughter did a similar 1 with tomato plants 2 grown in hydroponic and 2 grown in an earthbox (soil). She received the highest grade possible for the project taking pictures from start till...
Forum: Hydroponics 08-31-2018, 12:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 13,719
Posted By Stan
I don't see any pics. What exactly was the name...

I don't see any pics. What exactly was the name of the fertilizer? If it's fertilizer for veggies you should be able to eat it. If it was poison most likely the plants or fruits would've died.
Forum: Hydroponics 08-31-2018, 12:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 13,779
Posted By Stan
If you can post a pic or a link of a pic of the...

If you can post a pic or a link of a pic of the system you are talking about I can help.
Forum: Hydroponics 08-31-2018, 12:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 13,381
Posted By Stan
Did you check the ph?

Did you check the ph?
Forum: Hydroponics 10-04-2017, 10:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,797
Posted By Stan
Sorry I'm late with a reply to this post. I have...

Sorry I'm late with a reply to this post. I have grown using the Dutch bucket system and GpsFrontier was absolutely correct with his reply. Run the 1/2 feed pipe level with the tops of the buckets...
Forum: Hydroponics Blog 10-04-2017, 09:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 32,523
Posted By Stan
Great article!! I'm surprised hydroponics hasn't...

Great article!! I'm surprised hydroponics hasn't skyrocketed as of yet. This article shows you can grow hydroponically in the most harshest conditions on the planet.
Forum: Hydroponics 11-11-2016, 12:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,455
Posted By Stan
Tomato plants need to drink a lot of water...

Tomato plants need to drink a lot of water compared to weed. Trying to compare the 2 is like comparing fire and ice. You need to also take into account the size of the reservoir being used. During...
Forum: Hydroponics 08-04-2016, 09:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 30,257
Posted By Stan
I wouldn't say the hydroton was the cause of your...

I wouldn't say the hydroton was the cause of your problem but it more than likely added to the problem.

You have to always rinse off and clean hydroton. Brand new hydroton will have a lot of...
Forum: Hydroponics 07-31-2016, 08:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 30,257
Posted By Stan
Jamee, is the hydroton new and did you thoroughly...

Jamee, is the hydroton new and did you thoroughly rinse it?
Forum: Hydroponics 06-26-2016, 01:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 31,057
Posted By Stan
Davephan, that's is exactly the way I drill holes...

Davephan, that's is exactly the way I drill holes for net pots and they all come out perfect. Forward for pilot hole and switch drill to reverse for the net pot hole.:cool:
Forum: Hydroponics 05-19-2016, 05:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 22,049
Posted By Stan
Hello malangon, you have nothing to worry about...

Hello malangon, you have nothing to worry about using rockwool in that type of set up. I have been using rockwool for years with my setups and never ran into any problems with root damage. My first...
Forum: Hydroponics 05-08-2016, 09:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 20,124
Posted By Stan
Sorry I cannot look at that report believe it's...

Sorry I cannot look at that report believe it's 100% accurate.
...
Forum: Hydroponics 05-07-2016, 11:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 20,124
Posted By Stan
If you are worried about any pesticides,...

If you are worried about any pesticides, chloramines or contaminates in your water supply you can purchase a "carbon filter". I've seen many carbon filters that can be attached to a garden hose.
Forum: Hydroponics 01-02-2016, 01:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,455
Posted By Stan
With my tomatoes I usually change the water every...

With my tomatoes I usually change the water every 2 weeks anything over that and I see my plants suffer.
Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 12-12-2015, 02:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 38,047
Posted By Stan
I really believe the high water temps I would get...

I really believe the high water temps I would get in years past was due to running the air pump 24hrs a day. My coolers have always been shaded and off the ground using bricks. This year was the...
Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 11-29-2015, 06:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 38,047
Posted By Stan
I did that the first year I started growing...

I did that the first year I started growing hydroponically and noticed when the air pump ran 24/7 I had a major headache with reservoir temps running the same as the temps outside which at times gets...
Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 11-26-2015, 12:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 38,047
Posted By Stan
I wouldn't say I like them but i do love them. I...

I wouldn't say I like them but i do love them. I can eat a few a day and whatever is left over I make pasta sauce out of them.


It's just aerating the reservoir. I have 1 very large air stone...
Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 11-24-2015, 10:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 38,047
Posted By Stan
My 2015 Dutch Bucket vs Aeroponic Tomato Challenge

I've been growing tomatoes using a self built Aeroponic system. This year I decided to build a Dutch Bucket system to see which would produce the largest and better tasting tomatoes. Here's some pics...
Forum: Hydroponics 08-13-2015, 08:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,370
Posted By Stan
I'm located just outside of NYC. We've had a...

I'm located just outside of NYC. We've had a couple of continuous 90+ degree days with high humidity to go with it. Luckily this past week it cooled down to low 80's during the day and mid 60's at...
Forum: Hydroponics 08-07-2015, 11:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,370
Posted By Stan
GPS, thanks for all that great info. I will...

GPS, thanks for all that great info. I will really have to look into the plans you drew up to see if I'm able to do this in my yard. Wish I didn't have so much concrete in my backyard otherwise I...
Forum: Hydroponics 07-31-2015, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,370
Posted By Stan
Tap water would be hooked up to timer. It would...

Tap water would be hooked up to timer. It would only be used on days where temps are above 90 but that could change. This years been the worst for me with at least 18 days of 90+ and most of them...
Forum: Hydroponics 07-30-2015, 01:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,370
Posted By Stan
Cooling Nutrient Water Outdoors

For the past couple years I have used coolers as my nutrient reservoir and would add frozen bottles on those hot days. The past few days have been in the 90+ and I can't keep up with the frozen...
Forum: Hydroponics 10-13-2014, 04:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 20,148
Posted By Stan
Sorry, this is actually the first time I've...

Sorry, this is actually the first time I've checked out your post. Just check my post a few down from yours about heirloom tomatoes, it has 637 views not 1 reply. Most people that come to this site...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 09-18-2014, 03:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 31,353
Posted By Stan
Go to this link and you can read how saturated...

Go to this link and you can read how saturated rockwool can damage the plants you want to grow.
Growing Mediums for Hydroponic Systems (http://www.homehydrosystems.com/mediums/mediums_page.html)
As...
Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup 09-18-2014, 02:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 31,353
Posted By Stan
Is the rockwool constantly soaked in water? If...

Is the rockwool constantly soaked in water? If yes first thing I would do is take the plants out of the rockwool and put them in hydroton. Rockwool holds lots of water and could be doing damage to...
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