Newbie to hydro

[GpsFrontier]

Hello shillamus,
Sounds like you have has some problems. Don't be afraid to ask any questions.

[shillamus]

A few plants are hanging on but the sun is just baking the clay pebbles and frying the plants. I need cooler air to get the plant large enough to canopy over the cup of pebbles

Planted 25 1" grow blocks of Dwarf Siberian Kale.. I have leaves on the germinations in two days! I am hoping to get them in the outdoor system as soon as possible and think there will be cooler weather. Maybe I will get some baby kale.

Can anyone advise on what nutrients I should use for the Kale?

I have these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CKLLOU6...s_ad_dp_asin_2

https://www.amazon.com/Lettuce-Green...onic+nutrients

https://www.amazon.com/General-Hydro...onic+nutrients

[pdrogers]

I've always heard Heavy 16 is the brand to go to for this, I've had really good success using their products. I'm not totally sure which option would be best in your case, but my money is on the Veg A&B:

http://www.htgsupply.com/products/heavy-16-veg-ab

Or, this one is their 'standard' option:
http://www.htgsupply.com/products/he...me-concentrate

hope this helps.

[shillamus]

My lettuce is growing very fast

I need insulation on the tubes and reservoir.. Thinking about drips in the center of the cups to keep stems cool...

We have not had an immediate summer this year here. We are getting some moderate weather on the Eastern Shore of MD.. We have not needed Air Conditioning in the house yet.

The sun screen is not deployed but helps on hot sunny days..

I need white clay pebble!!!

[shillamus]

Sprouted from seed at the same time.