Enriching soil with O2

crazy.retardid

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• Jan 19, 2010

• #1

I'm writing a book, and I want the events to be as authentic as possible. The main character is a grower and I'm trying the jeet kune-do tactics of taking what's useful in different growing methods and the end result would be more efficient way to grow.

I was just wondering is it wise or possible to devise a contraption that forces air into the soil of a potted plant?

If not I'm planning on using a variation of this system:

An idea came to me; after the solution is drained what would happen if I hooked the other end to an air compressor controlled by a gate valve?

 

CaNNaBiZ CaNucK

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• Jan 19, 2010

• #2

I haven't attempted hydro so I don't know squat, but when you are using a soilless medium isn't air pulled in during the drain? I thought one advantage to hydro was having the roots exposed to O2 moreso than soil. IDK..

 

crazy.retardid

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• Jan 19, 2010

• #3

It does, but it leaves the roots more susceptible to fungus and mold, and adverse reactions occur much faster in exposed roots. And I wouldn't think air is pulled in... like say, a gravity bong. I'm trying to halve my cake and eat it too. I want the security of soil, but more oxygen like hydro and aero. I would use humus rich soil with vermiculite pellets to keep it loose, and feed it through the bottom.

 

CaNNaBiZ CaNucK

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• Jan 19, 2010

• #4

Hey man, sounds like an innovative idea! Maybe you've stumbled across something new! If you try it, let us know how it goes

 

crazy.retardid

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• Jan 19, 2010

• #5

I was thinking that if used in a hydroponic system like the one above. it could help evacuating the lines to prevent clogging.

 

greensister

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• Jan 19, 2010

• #6

I asked this question several months ago about using an air stone from an aquarium at the bottom of the planter to add a bit more air. No one had anything to say. Upon thinking more, it will cause the soil to dry out faster and thus dry out the roots. So instead, i use hydrogen peroxide.

 

crazy.retardid

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• Jan 19, 2010

• #7

Thanx everybody for the insight. I thought about that as well, that is why I'd only run it on a cycle. So, how do you use the peroxide, and how often?

 

greensister

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• Jan 20, 2010

• #8

I buy 3% hydrogen peroxide H2O2

That extra oxygen molicule is not a stable bond and will break off and bond with another oxygen molicule. I add a couple of tsp to 1/2 gallon of water, give it a good mix, and then water my plants. Im a soil grower.

 

crazy.retardid

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• Jan 20, 2010

• #9

Great, so is that the proper ratio, or would copious amounts hurt the roots? good tip BTW!