debating about hydrophonics ...

[kieranttt]

im thinking about taking the hydro route. myfirst grow i set upa cfl box but found aperfect deal on a 400watt hps so i bought that.

but im looking to usehydro but have somequestions.

1) what will i need ?
2) how does hydrophonics actually work
3)how does the plant grow diffrently when using hydrophonics ( I.E time it takes to finish ect )
4) what do i do diffrently ( I.E adding nutes ect )

thanks in advance !

 

[sidy]

depends on what sort of system you want to go for flood and drain, reservoir system. i suggest reading around and looking at others grow systems to find out what you think will work for you. the main reason i use hydroponics as opposed to soil is less chance of mites/disease and also alot quicker finnish time. check out youtube and watch a few vids its amazing what you can learn.
link
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+a+hydroponic+system&aq=f

msg me if you need any info or help

cheers
sid

 

[kieranttt]

depends on what sort of system you want to go for flood and drain, reservoir system. i suggest reading around and looking at others grow systems to find out what you think will work for you. the main reason i use hydroponics as opposed to soil is less chance of mites/disease and also alot quicker finnish time. check out youtube and watch a few vids its amazing what you can learn.
link
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+a+hydroponic+system&aq=f



msg me if you need any info or help

cheers
sid

thank you i havent really researched at all ive been researching soil growsfor months now but i thought i may aswel get some questions of my chest before diving in. does hydro cost much more than soil grows?

 

[KaleoXxX]

hydro does cost more and its more complicated, but growth is FAST and yields are bigger than indoor soil grows

 

[SCARHOLE]

I love soil it s so much easier , cleaner tasting,forgiving and cheeper (but slower growing). If i need bud super fast i use autos.

Im all about cheep so I go with the dirt, Its your first grow i would at least try one in soil so you can make the choice if Hydro was worth the money.

 

[kieranttt]

hydro does cost more and its more complicated, but growth is FAST and yields are bigger than indoor soil grows

i thought it was :/ how much typically will i be looking to spend for 3-5 plants?

 

[kieranttt]

I love soil it s so much easier , cleaner tasting,forgiving and cheeper (but slower growing). If i need bud super fast i use autos.

Im all about cheep so I go with the dirt, Its your first grow i would at least try one in soil so you can make the choice if Hydro was worth the money.

yeah thats what i was planning to do im just asking while the idea is fresh in mymind

 

[KaleoXxX]

i actually consider myself hydro-illiterate. i can help because ive done some reading but its always been too complicated for me to try

i agree with scar; you should get your toes wet and try a soil grow, so you get a feel for the plants, before you jump into a reservoir full of nutrient water haha

 

[sidy]

i thought it was :/ how much typically will i be looking to spend for 3-5 plants?

its not all that expansive if you buy the products yourself and build your own system.
i have built 10 plants systems for friends for aus$800 and thats with a 600w hps light fans the works.
all depends how good you are with your hands.

ie: im building a nft system at the moment where most people buy premade nft channels @ $35 a metre.
im making my own from cutting down old drain pipes i found at my work
i needed atleast 5mtr so i guess its abit of a saving.

but yes soil is abit cheaper, i just hated it cause i kept getting bugs in the soil.

 

[KaleoXxX]

OP, if you havent, i suggest reading the first three stickyed threads on the hydroponics/aeroponics section

 

[SmokesLikeBob]

like scar and kaleo said, get at least some REAL experience before you dive into hydro, but let's say your gonna build a 3-5 plant "DWC" system, which is my choice of hydro, your looking at maybe $100-$300, sometimes even more if you want top-of-the-line, high quality products and essential accesories! It's really costly, but it's well worth it in the end, you get to watch your babies grow vigorously! I really get a kick outta that!


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