Grow Mediums Multipoint Auto Pot Experiment

[2Stoned2Care]

Seems like i have been waiting for this for ages.cant wait to see the differences with different mediums and grow styles going to be really interesting,thanks for the update pop

 

[pop22]

Hmmmm, never bothered in DWC. But using a pump to oxygenate the water will work and you get less residue in the res that way too. But I like the idea of adding air, directly into the pot. I did the same in a DIY sub-watered pot with great results.

I'm using Sea Grow Grow More nutes. Just switched to the bloom feed, and I use their pH up/down solutions. I just ordered a submersible pump, as I was told that this is better than using an airstone. I guess the bubbles from the stone causes the pH down to lose strength or something?

 

[pop22]

Update:

And the day we've waited for is here! I transplanted the seedlings. Each got about 8oz of solution poured straight down the tap root. Yesterday I pre-charged the coco with Seagrow solution @ 400 ppms. The light used in this room is a Vipar 900 watt ( 435 actual ). I'll be adding another light, as this one doesn't have a big enough footprint.

 

[pop22]

I'm curious as to how the plants in soil deal with the low ph, when trying to use soil like hydro. They may like it or it may kill them!

 

[ThaGreenBandit]

I'm curious as to how the plants in soil deal with the low ph, when trying to use soil like hydro. They may like it or it may kill them!

I've been pH'ing my res to 6, and my plants seem to be doing just fine. I'm using soil too

 

[pop22]

Thanks for that! I've been thinking 6.0 - 6.2 might work.

I've been pH'ing my res to 6, and my plants seem to be doing just fine. I'm using soil too

 

[2Stoned2Care]

Update:

And the day we've waited for is here! I transplanted the seedlings. Each got about 8oz of solution poured straight down the tap root. Yesterday I pre-charged the coco with Seagrow solution @ 400 ppms. The light used in this room is a Vipar 900 watt ( 435 actual ). I'll be adding another light, as this one doesn't have a big enough footprint.

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We have lift off pop now the fun begins,will be watching this like a hawk

 

[ThaGreenBandit]

Thanks for that! I've been thinking 6.0 - 6.2 might work.

It's the least I could do for you, pop. Especially with all the help with the auto pots you been giving

 

[ThaGreenBandit]

Thanks for that! I've been thinking 6.0 - 6.2 might work.

The guys from Auto Pot USA hit me back and said the res should be pH'd to 5.8.

 

[pop22]

Hmm interesting!

The guys from Auto Pot USA hit me back and said the res should be pH'd to 5.8.