Still thinking in terms of absolute timing, Petflora?
10 seconds with a single 1 LPH nozzle will create a completely different environment to 10 seconds with a 5 LPH nozzle. Add different chamber volumes to the mix and you`ll understand why the one-size-fits-all timing approach doesn`t have any real bearing.
Given the correct environment, as soon as you have roots even 1/4" long, they can and will produce root hairs. I get the impression that some may be thinking the root hair growth somehow impacts on how fast the roots elongate. It does, it speeds up the overall growth rate so you can have your cake and eat it Overmisting will only serve to slow things down.
The trick to keeping the roots happy in the very early stages is to use chopped rockwool in the netpots (not solid r/w cubes) and keep it just slightly damp so the roots feel they have a secure water reserve. Overmisting will force the roots to head straight for the floor (water makes the roots heavy) instead of venturing out into the void to where the majority of your mist is. With the chopped rockwool, you`ll see no stress or wilting issues unless you let it completely dry out and you won`t have to compromise your potential growth rate by excessive misting.
10 seconds with a single 1 LPH nozzle will create a completely different environment to 10 seconds with a 5 LPH nozzle. Add different chamber volumes to the mix and you`ll understand why the one-size-fits-all timing approach doesn`t have any real bearing.
Given the correct environment, as soon as you have roots even 1/4" long, they can and will produce root hairs. I get the impression that some may be thinking the root hair growth somehow impacts on how fast the roots elongate. It does, it speeds up the overall growth rate so you can have your cake and eat it Overmisting will only serve to slow things down.
The trick to keeping the roots happy in the very early stages is to use chopped rockwool in the netpots (not solid r/w cubes) and keep it just slightly damp so the roots feel they have a secure water reserve. Overmisting will force the roots to head straight for the floor (water makes the roots heavy) instead of venturing out into the void to where the majority of your mist is. With the chopped rockwool, you`ll see no stress or wilting issues unless you let it completely dry out and you won`t have to compromise your potential growth rate by excessive misting.