Hydroponics Question and Answer NewGrowth Style
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NewGrowth
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I would be happy to keep answering hydro questions but I would feel kind of bad after switching to soil. Also I've got quite a few other projects planned as well.
Yeah the Vertical room is coco-coir on a drip irrigation system, drain to waste.
It should be done on friday when my pump gets delivered. Hopefully these cuttings will root soon . . .
Yeah the Vertical room is coco-coir on a drip irrigation system, drain to waste.
It should be done on friday when my pump gets delivered. Hopefully these cuttings will root soon . . .
NewGrowth
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No the clones are in peat moss then I'm going to transfer them to the coco-coir. The coco I have is too course for cloning . . . its got chunks of coconut that hold water mixed in with the coir strands.
Seems like really good stuff, super light weight and holds plenty of water but never seems to get over saturated.
Some of my clones are wilting right now but this strain did the same thing last time, it wilted for a few days and then rooted.
NewGrowth
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Coco coir is coconut fibers, I think coir just means fiber. First time with coco so we will see how it goes . . .
GypsyBush
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Right right...
I have a buddy about to start a grow using natural fibers from coconuts he gets at the beach...
So I was wondering if there was anything else...
He is also trying Xaxim...
Are you familiar with it?
They make all kinds of pots with the trunk...
It's kinda like coco... orquids LOVE it...
But it is the trunkof a plant/tree...
I have a buddy about to start a grow using natural fibers from coconuts he gets at the beach...
So I was wondering if there was anything else...
He is also trying Xaxim...
Are you familiar with it?
They make all kinds of pots with the trunk...
It's kinda like coco... orquids LOVE it...
But it is the trunkof a plant/tree...
NewGrowth
Well-Known Member
Right right...
I have a buddy about to start a grow using natural fibers from coconuts he gets at the beach...
So I was wondering if there was anything else...
He is also trying Xaxim...
Are you familiar with it?
They make all kinds of pots with the trunk...
It's kinda like coco... orquids LOVE it...
But it is the trunkof a plant/tree...
That's pretty cool Gypsy!
I've seen that medium, I don't think it is recommended for fruiting or flowering plants mostly for orchid like you said. I would like to play around with it though.
I like coco because it is renewable and almost 100 % inert. It releases small amounts potassium naturally and takes on the ph of the solution you water it with (no adjustment period or pre-soaking like rockwool).
My plan is to use my regular Ionic regiment with a little cal-mag. I'm also going to innoculate with mychorrizal fungi (coco holds beneficials well). I'll hand water the inoculation with some mollasses.
I wish I could collect my own coir from the beach! They use a huge grinding machine to break up the hulls and then it has to be rinsed well with fresh water to get rid of any salt.
GypsyBush
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what do you think of this?
Me likey...
but to make not to buy...
now this is pretty interesting...
even if way overpriced...
http://www.everestgardensupply.com/index_HYGS.php
Me likey...
but to make not to buy...
now this is pretty interesting...
even if way overpriced...http://www.everestgardensupply.com/index_HYGS.php
NewGrowth
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Just use string and pull the plant where ever you want it to go. Don't be afraid you can bend them quite a bit.
maddawg13
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Hello NewGrowth .
I have DWC question . I am in the final week of flushing .
When its time to cut them do I leave the air stones going while the plants are in the 24 hour no light prior to cutting them ?
This is my first DWC grow , Was not sure to leave the roots sitting in water for 24 hours with out the air stones on .
I have DWC question . I am in the final week of flushing .
When its time to cut them do I leave the air stones going while the plants are in the 24 hour no light prior to cutting them ?
This is my first DWC grow , Was not sure to leave the roots sitting in water for 24 hours with out the air stones on .
NewGrowth
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Just flush them and cut them. No magic or voodoo before harvest in hydro. flush for 3 days to a week and cut them when they are ripe
flipsidesw
New Member
HI Newgrowth!
I have a plant started from a seed from a sack of brick weed.. It 2 months old now,, sitting in my kitchen window.. I was hoping to yield about 2lbs.. Is there anyway to increase this?
Also,, Can i foliar feed with grape kool aid to make it purple? Or should i use food coloring...
Thanks in advance for you help!!!
I have a plant started from a seed from a sack of brick weed.. It 2 months old now,, sitting in my kitchen window.. I was hoping to yield about 2lbs.. Is there anyway to increase this?
Also,, Can i foliar feed with grape kool aid to make it purple? Or should i use food coloring...
Thanks in advance for you help!!!
GypsyBush
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USE BRAWNDO!!!...It's got ELECTROLYTES...!!!!
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flipsidesw
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Go Away!!! Beatin''!!!
