Forum: Hydroponic Grow Lights
10-27-2016, 01:15 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 34,800
Hello Psycrops,
I would use florescent lights...
Hello Psycrops,
I would use florescent lights for growing lettuce and kale on small scale. HID (metal halide) lights on large scale. Why? Because it's the most cost effective, and being cost...
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Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums
10-05-2016, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 29,095
Hello simarkohli,
I would use coco fiber, (not...
Hello simarkohli,
I would use coco fiber, (not cocopeat), But tomatoes, capsicum and cabbage will all quickly outgrow a NFT system. You may be able to do OK with the cabbage if you harvest them...
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Forum: Hydroponics
09-29-2016, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 38,811
Hello Billy,
Unless your trying to build it...
Hello Billy,
Unless your trying to build it exactly the same and sell it for profit, you don't need to worry about patents. There are 1,000 ways to customize a design, and frankly I don't like that...
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Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums
09-28-2016, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 40,206
Hello Ochretis,
It's common for new hydroponic...
Hello Ochretis,
It's common for new hydroponic growers to try and overthink the nutrients, especially with the vast array of nutrients and additives on the market. Separating marketing from reality...
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Forum: Hydroponics
09-27-2016, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 22,049
Hello shillamus,
Yes a water culture system...
Hello shillamus,
Yes a water culture system submerges the roots in aerated water. But the key word is "AERATED." Air bubbles wont penetrate the rockwool cubes if their saturated. Think of it like...
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Forum: Hydroponics
09-26-2016, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 30,206
Hello shillamus,
Why would you think it would...
Hello shillamus,
Why would you think it would be better to grow blueberry's in soil than hydroponically? You can grow anything hydroponically. The key is knowing the plant you want to grow so you...
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Forum: Hydroponics
09-15-2016, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 30,206
Hello Tommy2525,
Overwintering is a period when...
Hello Tommy2525,
Overwintering is a period when the plants go dormant. You prune back the bush/spent branches in preparation for winter and going dormant. The plant doesn't need to be watered while...
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Forum: Hydroponics
09-15-2016, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 30,206
Hello Tommy2525,
The reason I asked is because...
Hello Tommy2525,
The reason I asked is because both are long term plants and a NFT system isn't a good choice for long term plants. Not only are they long term plants, but they need to overwinter...
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Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup
09-14-2016, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 31,788
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Forum: Hydroponics
09-14-2016, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 30,206
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Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup
09-13-2016, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 31,788
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Forum: Hydroponics
08-26-2016, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 19,626
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Forum: Hydroponics
08-13-2016, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 18,927
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Forum: Hydroponics
07-30-2016, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 30,257
Hello Jamee,
I'm not really concerned with the...
Hello Jamee,
I'm not really concerned with the black roots unless the new roots are doing the same thing. The soil/dirt the plants were grown in color and stain the roots, and they also turn dark...
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Forum: Hydroponics
07-30-2016, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 30,257
Hello Jamee,
1. Did you wash off the the...
Hello Jamee,
1. Did you wash off the the excess dirt/soil off of the roots before you transplanted them into the hydro system? It looks like a dirt glob.
2. What is the large gray blob at the...
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Forum: Hydroponics
07-27-2016, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 22,346
Hello Rye,
I'm glad your plants are getting...
Hello Rye,
I'm glad your plants are getting better. I was waiting to hear about your pH levels and if it was fluctuating, as well as about the actual water and air temperatures before making final...
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Forum: Hydroponics
07-26-2016, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 22,346
Hello Rye,
Water softeners that use salt still...
Hello Rye,
Water softeners that use salt still leave residual amounts of salt in the water. That salt is toxic to plants. Also I forgot to ask, by your reply it sounds like you think your water...
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Forum: Hydroponics
07-25-2016, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 22,346
Hello Rye,
First, just so you know "DWR" isn't...
Hello Rye,
First, just so you know "DWR" isn't a real term, that's why I didn't understand it. I'm not up on all the different slang terms people use. Your referring to DWC (Deep Water Culture). But...
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Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup
07-25-2016, 01:46 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 44,759
Hello Tesseract,
Sorry about the delayed...
Hello Tesseract,
Sorry about the delayed reply, but Ive been real busy lately. You can try letting the cucumbers grow from the top down, but I think they would do better having them grow upwards...
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Forum: Hydroponics
07-25-2016, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 22,346
Hello Rye,
First what is DWR??? Second I cant...
Hello Rye,
First what is DWR??? Second I cant rule out your water supply until I know what water supply your using. Third often times problems are a combination of combined issues rather than just...
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Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup
07-19-2016, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 44,759
Hello Tesseract,
I think growing peppers and...
Hello Tesseract,
I think growing peppers and cucumbers in the same system would work well. Their both continuously fruiting plants with similar nutrient needs, as well as lighting needs. Their both...
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Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup
07-17-2016, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 44,759
Hello Tesseract,
If your thinking of growing...
Hello Tesseract,
If your thinking of growing multiple plants in the same system, pH, nutrient type, and concentrations is only part of it. It's all the environmental factors as well. Understanding...
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Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup
07-16-2016, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 44,759
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Forum: Your Hydroponics Setup
07-16-2016, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 44,759
It's fine to look at commercially built systems...
It's fine to look at commercially built systems to get ideas, but frankly not only are they overly expensive, but their not designed for your space as well as the specific plants your growing. Most...
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Forum: Hydroponics
07-16-2016, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 17,323
Everybody wants to use LED for lower energy...
Everybody wants to use LED for lower energy costs, but the reality is it generally takes 5-10 years to save enough money in energy bills to make back the difference from the high up front costs....
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