DWC roots not growing
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GanjuhDubz
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I once used a water farm dwc bucket with drip ring..the drip ring came in handy for extra aeration and watering the roots before they grew down into water.
GanjuhDubz
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So maybe hand water till then
First time trying DWC , do I use the same water in the bucket to too feed?
GanjuhDubz
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Just use correctly ph adjusted water until they grow into the bubbly water. Then add nutes to the bubbly mix
Ill give it try, thanks for the tip
Wastei
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This is the wrong way to optimally start DWC IMO. You should not run water level just under the netpot. This will cause overwatering by creating a anaerobic environment with low DO.
At this point I haven't even introduced the plant to the system. You want to create good coverage for roots going through the netpot before introducing it to a lot of moisture and aeration. This is my roots after 5 days after transplant of seedling.
Still just hand watering. Start with one time a day and increase to 2 times a day with 12h in between waterings.
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Okay just lowered the water to about 2in under the net and hand watered it. Do you think my water temp is too warm? I've read online where it says it should be around 65-70f.
Wastei
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That's fine. Especially if you run things sterile. My rez temp goes up to 84F without any problems.
myke
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Im the other way,drop in system water level right at bottom air bubbles splash the first layer pebbles.Roots in 4-6 days.Hydro is hydro as long as theirs water.I use to run top feed with 1/4" hoses but thats long gone.Bigger hose now just run into the bucket hitting the net pot.
Wastei
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People have success either way. I just think it's easier to not overwater when you starting out seeds in hydro. It's all about personal preference at the end of the day.
With clones it's practically impossible to overwater with clay pebbles. I start clones straight into the system.
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Im sorry, but you are very confused or misinformed about what "anaerobic" means, plus, its impossible to "over water" in hydro as long as there is even remotely adequate aeration.
More specifically, in his situation, the roots in the net pot will have very close to 100% DO at all times, and there is zero chance of over watering or anaerobic bacteria forming.
If his roots are not growing, something else is going on. If anything, the bubbling may be insufficient to keep the hydroton wet enough - which is why others have suggested hand watering for a while. All of which is just the opposite of what you are saying.
Wastei
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Anaerobic refers to "without air". You have to read my previous post. While it's practically impossible to overwater with clones without any rockwool core or coco jiffy pucks core etc.
It's a common problem with seedling starting directly in DWC and clones with rockwool core.
That's why I personally don't recommend people saturating their medium by running high water level starting seeds in hydro.
Wilt of is to much of a concern IMO. High water levels is not a problem at all running clones in straight hydroton.
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firsttimeARE
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Gotta top feed. I just take a cup and scoop from the res and pour over. The rockwool is going to hold a lot of water to the point it suffocates the roots so try to avoid pouring directly where the plants stem is.
Water level an inch below netcup isnt going to cause an anaerobic environment. Rockwool will though.
Water level an inch below netcup isnt going to cause an anaerobic environment. Rockwool will though.