I have been a lazy dirt head for some time now.. almost finishing up with my current grow that consists of 4 4x8 flood table with 3 gallon dirt pots on them.. my question is what is the best way to switch out of dirt while using my tables that I paid for? I was thinking of rockwool cubes on the tables but have no experience with it and what method to use? I am trying to stay away from the flood and drain if possible.. any input or ideas?
flood table questions
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Prof. Saul Skunkmann, MGD
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I use drip...I like the idea of water flowing through each of my plant's root system at desired intervals rather than submerging my plants for a few minutes a shot. The flow of aerated water across the hydroton and roots creates an environment that is loaded with oxygen and makes it less likely that you will overwater.
Using 4x8 tables you might also find it is a pain in the ars to get a 4x8 to stay rigid and level when it has 500++lbs of water in it and therefor your flood ends up deeper in the middle than at the ends. Takes a heavy duty table to not bow.
Here you can see the lines going to and from the table and res...with a pump and timer, some drip tubing and emitters (from hydro shop...not the same as lawn and garden irrigation) you can make a grid on your table and then run little feeder lines to each pot...
you hit it right on the button.. I dont want that water weight on my tables..I would like to see more pictures of your set up.. I like the idea of a drip system.. but never really messed with it
I use drip...I like the idea of water flowing through each of my plant's root system at desired intervals rather than submerging my plants for a few minutes a shot. The flow of aerated water across the hydroton and roots creates an environment that is loaded with oxygen and makes it less likely that you will overwater.
Using 4x8 tables you might also find it is a pain in the ars to get a 4x8 to stay rigid and level when it has 500++lbs of water in it and therefor your flood ends up deeper in the middle than at the ends. Takes a heavy duty table to not bow.
Here you can see the lines going to and from the table and res...with a pump and timer, some drip tubing and emitters (from hydro shop...not the same as lawn and garden irrigation) you can make a grid on your table and then run little feeder lines to each pot...
