What kinda of system are you running?

Korhash

Like to know what kind of experience everyone has with the different setups?
I just finished my first hydro grow running 4 bio-buckets. Didn't weigh the finish product but I had 8 quart mason jars full. I hope my second run will be a lot better as the first was mostly guess work. next....

latewood

I have nft. drip, dwc, drip to waste and dutch leach trays...both for commercial type set-ups.

8 jars maybe 1/2 lb. give or take.

What do you need to know. Will be glad to help. There are certain guidelines to follow, then consistency is the key.

HighSeeker

My preferred method would be the flood and drain tables. All the other stuff gets clogged up at some point...

Midnight_Toker420

ok dont LOL at me , but here is my home made system




the cost of it was around 60.00 USD

the pumps were the most of the cost ( air and water )

Jabberwocky

no laughing required, the plants don't care how much you spent.

nice little set up

latewood

eHhNnnnnnt...NO they don't No offense...

ebb & Flow is best for rooting, and early veg...herbs, and leafy veggies such as lettuce, spinach...etc.

Many do, grow Pot in Ebb & Flow systems, but E & F is not the "optimum" Choice.

Drip produces as good or better then "all" other method...period. Gives you a lot more control. Less environmental root issues; Also. Hope this helps. Later. lw

GoldenGoblin

hehe always some little hydroton on the floor too

Bluefish11

What kind of drip Mr.Latewood?
Is it like drip lines to rockwool slabs?
Thinking about changing systems
not sure what to use.
I want to have what the Pros use.
I know Mr. Latewood can help

HighSeeker

I am thinking of purchasing this setup from a friend...

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latewood

Blue fish...Sorry I missed your question. It might be too late. I don't necessarily use rockwoll. I feel it is not cost effective. I use hydroton, perlite, and pine bark; possibly mixed with a bit of sand.

Hydroton: heat explanded clay rocks. the best IMO

commercially I use perlite in 3g poly grow bags, and I am trying the pine bark/sand mix. This is used in south Africa for the most part.

drip lines can go to any plants in any type system. I hope you catch my reply. Peace latewood.

p.s. Highseeker. That would be an awesome set-up. later.lw

Bluefish11

Thank You L.W. for the info.
I knew you were the Man!!
You also gave me advise about curing my smoke
so it wouldn't taste green, you were right! For the first
time my smoke tastes kick ass thanks again L.W.

latewood

well, I am thrilled I could help you. I had great mentors myself, Zandor included. Most of growing is common sense, and daily attention to detail.

So your weed tastes good now; Huh?
LOL Great check ya later. Peace lw

burnhardlonger

Im trying/using exp.clay pellets like soil in closed 1qt pot for 8 weeks from seedling.Hand feed on pellets w/pump up sprayer. Works great (on my first 2 grows), plants are VERY happy. But at week 8 I may have to go w/automated system.Hard to keep up with feeding.I should maybe flush at week 4 this way. Great way if u want to foliare feed ,cause the pots are mobile .Just pick it up ,take it to a 'spray area' and spray away.
SAVES ELECTRICITY and QUIET!
The bottom ~1 third of roots can stay submerged,just not stagnet.
Current grow (#3), my nutes will be like 1third formula.