Mattsmith1871
Active Member
Hi all, I've set up a DIY drip system as you can see. It is currently running on a 24/7.
Each pot/plant has 2 drip emmiters 1 at each end to encourage root growth (So I think?) , running at around 2L/H.
I currently have AB GROW, TAKE ROOT, MULTI TOTAL and CALMAG nutes in my rez which brings my ppm to 225, I know this seems high for seedlings but there's 4 different nutes in my rez which are all at 1/4 manufacturers dose I may add.
I'm going to buy another timer, so I can set my water schedule properly.
I was thinking perhaps 30 mins on 30 mins off, I thought it would give the hydroton time to dry on a regular basis encouraging root growth without underwatering?
My drainage is excellent also, I see no signs of water logging anywhere in the hydroton it just looks damp with some dry patches in the corners?
I took the best photos I could so if you could have a look and give me some opinions?
I'm using an airated 40L recirculating reservoir.
Nutrients:
DUTCH PRO - TAKE ROOT, GROW AB, MULTI TOTAL.
VITALINK - BLOOM AB, BUDDY, PK, CALMAG
Humidity: 55 - 65%. Temp: 25°c - 20°c
Ph: 5.5 - 6 PPM: 200
Light: Viparspectra Xs2000 225w (Dimmable)
This is my second try, the fist time I used an ebb and flow system and it bad drainage and ended up with root rot and light insufficiencies. It was a first attempt and I mangaed to get a harvest but it wasn't done right!
So I upgraded my light and built a new top fed drip system from scratch and hope to have a better result this time. If you don't do something right the first time keep trying persistence and patience will always pay off in the end.
I appreciate any and all help as always and will be glad to pass on my own knowledge to others when I have it!
Thankyou for taking the time to read this.
Each pot/plant has 2 drip emmiters 1 at each end to encourage root growth (So I think?) , running at around 2L/H.
I currently have AB GROW, TAKE ROOT, MULTI TOTAL and CALMAG nutes in my rez which brings my ppm to 225, I know this seems high for seedlings but there's 4 different nutes in my rez which are all at 1/4 manufacturers dose I may add.
I'm going to buy another timer, so I can set my water schedule properly.
I was thinking perhaps 30 mins on 30 mins off, I thought it would give the hydroton time to dry on a regular basis encouraging root growth without underwatering?
My drainage is excellent also, I see no signs of water logging anywhere in the hydroton it just looks damp with some dry patches in the corners?
I took the best photos I could so if you could have a look and give me some opinions?
I'm using an airated 40L recirculating reservoir.
Nutrients:
DUTCH PRO - TAKE ROOT, GROW AB, MULTI TOTAL.
VITALINK - BLOOM AB, BUDDY, PK, CALMAG
Humidity: 55 - 65%. Temp: 25°c - 20°c
Ph: 5.5 - 6 PPM: 200
Light: Viparspectra Xs2000 225w (Dimmable)
This is my second try, the fist time I used an ebb and flow system and it bad drainage and ended up with root rot and light insufficiencies. It was a first attempt and I mangaed to get a harvest but it wasn't done right!
So I upgraded my light and built a new top fed drip system from scratch and hope to have a better result this time. If you don't do something right the first time keep trying persistence and patience will always pay off in the end.
I appreciate any and all help as always and will be glad to pass on my own knowledge to others when I have it!
Thankyou for taking the time to read this.
! My area isn't as big as yours my scrog under this lights is only 60x60cm but the space itself is around 80x60 cm, my mars hydro tent is 60 x 60 x 160cm. Gonna use that to flower 2 in what would you think?
and my buds didn't end up too good due to the lack of light ( and maybe a little root rot from pooling in my project 0 ebb and flow , awful drainage man surprised they made it).