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How to kill mold and mildew and root rot organically.
Fresh air, fresh air, fresh air.
My seedlings germinated three weeks ago, and I still have not root growth other than the tap root. I also have clones in the same tray and they also have no root growth. My PH is 6.5 and water temp. is 78 degrees. What is my problem? This is my first attempt at hydro. I've been doing dirt for years.
on a hydro pipe system how do you regulate the water with out over flowing the cups? sorry am new at this
With an overflow pipe.
How does one grow bog plants or emergent nymphaes ( lotuses, iris) using hydroponic systems ? Radha Krishna drradhak@runbox.com
how am i sposed to to set the system up?
SEE- http://www.hydroponicsonline.com/11plan01.htm
what kind of fertilizers should i use?could i perlite and vermiculite?
hello, so i understand the need for co2. my room is 5'w x8'l x 8' h will a kerosene lamp provide enough co2 ???
hi I have a root problem, some of the roots are white and some are turning brown what's wrong? please help
what are good plants to grow as a first timer. It also has to grow a little faster.
Herbs and spices are a good start.
for this small 6 plant system what is a good pump
how long to let pump run per each cycle
Long enough to wet the roots every 15 or 20 minutes.
I am doing some market research in the area of calcium nitrate. Do you happen to know what the total volume of calicum nitrate used in the fertilizer market is? What is market pricing for the raw material? Would more be used if the price was cheaper? Thank you so much for your expertise.
I don't think it could get any cheaper.
I would like to set up greenhouses for cucumbers, peppers and squash. I can't seem to locate the links that explain how to build a commercial setup. I saw one a few weeks ago, but can't find it now that I am looking for it. Any help would be appreciated. Ron, I believe, has tried a few times to send info but my computer will not open the files.
Want to try again:
 | Greenhouse plans 1 |
| Greenhouse plans 2 |
| Greenhouse plans 3 |
In these hydro systems using the fill and drain method...how many times should it fill and drain in a 24 hr period and how long should it be full and empty?
Long enough to wet the roots every 15 or 20 minutes during the light period. You don't need to water during the dark period even though some growers do.
CAN I USE META L HALIDE BULB IN A HP SODIUM SOCKET OF THE SAME WATTAGE
Not unless it is design to accommodate both.
Hello my name is John W. .I'm in the 6th grade. I'm using hydroponics for my Science Fair at school. My teacher wants us to have an expert comment us on our hypothesis. My hypothesis is: I believe the plants in potting soil will grow bigger, stronger and faster because of minerals in it. Could you please comment on my hypothesis? Thank you John White at jpwjr2002@yahoo.com.
ATTN: John White
Are you saying that growing in potting soil is better than growing hydroponically????
No he was saying that he believed his hypothesis was right that plants do grow faster in dirt than in hydro and was inviting a so called expert to disprove his hypothesis. I can see that you aren't that expert.
ron: i am planning to make your hydroponics kit which you show in the 8 lesson hydroponics tutorial, and i probably plan to place it inside in a room with little to no ambient light. If i grow beans, what type of light/lights would be the best setup in terms of cost effectiveness vs. how well they provide the plants with light? i would welcome any input that anyone has on this topic.
P.S. i am building this for a science project
This is John White again. My science fair hypothesis says that plants in potting soil will grow better than in a hydroponic garden. I said this because I don't know about hydroponics yet and wanted to learn if it was just as good as growing in soil. After reading my research I learned that hydroponics gives plants the same nutrients as potting soil but in a different way. I was hoping you could comment on my hypothesis for my project by saying whether you think plants do better in hydroponics or just the same as in soil. Thank you for your time. I think hydroponics is cool! John White
Attention: John White
There is NO comparison between growing in hydroponics and potting soil. Hydroponics wins hands down. Keep in mind that in hydroponic growing, the plants are being force fed nutrients whereas in soil, the plants put out more roots seeking nutrients in a form it can use.
I usually buy 6 packs of seedlings at my local Home Depot. Those that I don't put in a hydroponic setup, go into the ground. The difference in the growth rate and production of fruit is almost unbelievable using a hydro system. An added benefit is that I hav'nt had any bug problems in the hydro garden and am able to grow without using any poison sprays.
Hello Online,
Looking for some info on a hydroponic project for lettuce, living in the Caribbean and looking into the posibility of cultivating lettuce by hydroponic. Anyone with imput into this would be highly welcome, thanking you in advance I could be e-mail at twinpilot12@yahoo.com, Eugene Duzant is the name to contact. Thank you again
what is the environmental impact of hydroponics?
How can you recycle Nutrients using hydroponics?
What is one future use of hydroponics?
Hello, i am a 4th grader with a science project on hydroponics. i need as much information as you can possibly give me. step by step procedure, list of materials, authors of books on this subject, sources, my teacher told me to get it from encyclopedia, researchers, librarians, or from my computer. if you can help me please send information to my mommy also phylliscarter66@netscape.net thank you
What kind of pump is necessary to accommodate a NFT garden of 36 plants. How and when are the plants placed in a garden using a 4" plastic pipe so that their roots are touching the nutrient. H.B.
FT
i am a 4th grader who is trying to find a quick and cheap step by step procedure for growing a plant without soil. And what type of plant would grow faster, in what time period would it grow, and what would i need. thanks khelsey carter
HELP!! I have tiny black bugs that fly. They do the most damage to clones. The clones are planted in rockwool and are in a 72 carton seed starter. What Will kill these beasts?
I have decided to move to the middle of Cape Youk on a block of land I have aquired and would like to see a photo or two of a small setup that may sustain several families, I know what you can buy but some times you need a visual.
Any photo`s can be sent to
copperfield600@ao.com
I have only just found this sight and look forward to hearing from anyone.
Is anyone familiar with homebuilt hydor stadiums.
What is some statistical information about hydroponics?
hi. sulfuric acic will lower PH sodium hydroxide or sodium chloride will raise PH eg;lettuce CF 8/12 PH 6-7 pepper CF 18-22 PH 6-6.5 tomatoes CF 20/50 PH 6-6.5 question; how do you get the CF up or down and the PH remains the same eg;pepper and tomatoes
11 plant system. does anybody know what % to mix miracle- gro for this system?
I would like to know if any1 know a good source for hydroponics
what kind of pump do u use on the 11 plant hydro anybody please help
http://www.hydroponicsonline.com/Store/pump.html
I just built one of your hydro setups. I have a timer, that has 1/2 hour incerments and i run it aprox 8x's a day. will that work or is that to long. Thanks Chris. senojc72@yahoo.com
I MADE A HOME HYDROPONICS CHAMBER AND THE OLD LEAVES ON THE PLANTS ARE SLIGHTLY TURNING YELLOW AND GRAY TIPS AND IT IS SPREADING SLOWLY INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE LEAF THE MIDDLE AND YOUNGEST LEAVES ARE AS GREEN AS CAN BE WHAT SHOULD I DO
What kind of pump do you need?
http://www.hydroponicsonline.com/Store/pump.html
IS MAGNESIUM GOOD WHILE FLOWERING? AND WHEN AND HOW MUCH?
any ideas, methods for dealing with rain water introduced into an outdoor water moving system?
I'm in 9th grade & I'm doing a biology experiment to see what liquids I can feed to plants besides water. Has anyone had luck with tea, milk, etc.? E-mail me at: elfprincessusa@yahoo.com Thanks, Haley
Umm... I'm thinking about growing plants hydroponically as a science project for school and I've been researching it for awhile but i'm still not sure what plant would be best/easiest to grow. I only have until may-ish to grow them, and I'd like to do it as simply as possible so any suggestions would be really nice... thank you!!
I have to do a chemistry project for school using hydroponics. The thing is I don't have any experience in hydroponics. I already did some research and i have purchased the following equipment: 400 watt MH lamp, 5 and 10 gallon Rubbermaid containers, air pump, water pump. I don't know what kind of nutrients to use or growing medium. I also need ideas on something easy to grow that would react well to different types of nutrients. Ideas on home-made nutrients are the main point that iam aiming for. And you have to keep in mind that this is for a school chemistry project.
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Hello, I am new to hydroponics and am going to build the basic 11 plant garden to try to grow tomatoes. There are two questions I have at the top of my head.
1) what kind of pump should I use:
2) is there anything I should know about growing the tomatos?
how important is it to keep the reservoir dark from light?....what type of problems will occur if light hits the res even through small holes on the top or side?
is there a set mixture for the solution applied to the system. if so what is the mixture. Is that solution used for all varieties of plants.
is there a set mixture for the solution applied to the system.if so what is the mixture.Is that solution used for all varieties of plants.
Hi I am about to start a 1 gallon system, I want to know what stops the roots growing down into the 100mm pipe? Is that a problem or not? PS.This system is in a hot house in Melbourne Australia.
hoew long do you need to final flush in rockwool
Can I use calcium chloride for hydroponics, I have no access to calcium nitrate.
thinking about buying 4plant and flow garden. need tips on light,nutrients,and etc. email noe41403@msn.com
how does the 4 plant ebb and flow garden work? email: noe41403@msn.com
Where is the cheapest place to buy rockwool and clay pellets.
Has anyone been able to raise bulbs such as daffodils, crocus or hyacinth hydroponically. Thank you
how offen should u flood the system when using an ebb and flow set-up?
is an aqaruim pump big enough for a 1 plant ebb flow system
the cheapest lace to get clay pebbles is at an wholesaler like a rock quarry in your local area
i have my ebb system running on a 20 on 40 off cycle
I'm a small-scale veggie grower, using hydroponics for some of my crops. I'm thinking about starting up a hydroponics ezine (online magazine), to share information I've found about cost-effective building methods, growing strategies, online resources, etc. I'm trying to determine how much demand there would be for such an online magazne, before I go through all the work of creating it. Would any of you be interested in subscribing to such an ezine, for about $10 a year?
What are some negative things about hydroponics?
hi can anyone please help me with info for beginers as here in africa i dont have any access to any. does anyone know where i can get some?
sparx
Hi Ron!
I've been growing for about 2 years now and due to unfortunate 'incidences' I have never been able to finish the flowering stage of my indoor soil grown herb. I'm using a 2-3 Gallon pot as the final stage and the plant is now almost 1.5 meters tall, and is now flowering. Is this a safe pot size to stick with? I am now seeing the sativa hairs sticking out everywhere, and I'm not using any fertalizers or nutrients. Is there a natural nutrient source (that I wont have to buy) that I can use to increase the speed and size of the buds development? Thank you for your help, and great web page bud! Email is possible at Cryptic_Destruction@cannabismail.com
how much does it cost to build a 6 plant ebb and flow garden?
Has anyone tried using calcium chloride instead of calcium nitrate? If so, how did it work? Thanks
Could I use an ordinary sponge used in furnitures, to replace rockwool or perlite? or ordinary pebbles used in aquariums? I'm having trouble with local distributors cuz they don't have any.
Many people seem to have no idea as the the chemicals involved in hydroponics, so I'll take a shot at these. Fist off, Calcium chloride is NOT a substitute for Calcium nitrate. Some of the chemicals that are absulutely necessary include: Calcium nitrate, Potassium phosphate, Magnesium sulfate, small amounts of chelated metals (Fe,Cu,Mn,Zn EDTA) and trace amounts of boric acid, molybdic acid, and cobalt sulfate. Other chemicals are necessary for pH control, acids to lower pH -phosphoric or nitric acid, and Potassium hydroxide to raise pH if necessary, or sanitation chemicals like hydrogen peroxide. For those people who are not chemists, it is best to use a nutrient specific for hydroponics - Look for high percentages of nitrate verses ammonia/urea. Stay away from soil nutrients like miracle grow as they do not use calcium nitrate, but rather urea.
How well do African violets grow in water?
I am building an 11 cup plant system. I can see the fluid level, however how long should the water be at this level?
Just enough for your roots to get a good watering every 20 minutes or so. But that takes a cycle timer. That's what the overflow is for so you can use the inexpensive timers.
whats better, flood and drain system in a trey or a four gullies running into the same reserviour? i want maximum yield, quality plants.
Hi Ron i am interested in hydroponics, i live in Cavite philippines, can you advise me of shops/businesses that supply nutrient and hydro growing equipment in my area or Manila Thanks Ray (aussie as well)
I would like to make a hydro system because I cannot aford a store kit could someone tell me how to build it
does someone tried the rotating growing wheel
plant food
Leaf growth mainly on the top new growth, are brown and curling. Leafs are also dry and brittle. Could you suggest a solution.
what does complete nutrition mean
what type of nutrients does (complete nutrition) in clude?
Hi I am looking information about the use of hydroponic systems for Orchids. thanks Jose Ruiz
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