http://www.420magazine.com/forums/ Growing Without Soil en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:31:57 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.420magazine.com/forums/images_greenish/misc/rss.jpg http://www.420magazine.com/forums/ http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/106606-deep-water-culture-im-sold-could-use-some-help-though.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:38:20 GMT First off I know very little of hydro. The majority of the hydro knowledge I have comes from reading books, threads, and posts. I've been debating on running one of these set ups and now I've decided that I will. I saw a newbs with a setup that was so simple with plants to big I had to just stand therre in awe for a second. I wanna do something similar to this llink, but larger for less plants>http://www.420magazine.com/forums/se...y-cloning.html. This one was kinda cool too>http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hy...struction.html So here's what I'm asking. If u have a journal or thread with decent pics and step by step DIY instructions please respond. Any common mistakes that newbs to DWC have please let me know b4 hand. I have been searching this site for DWC info (even had to flip the search of this site with and outside search engine) and there isn't very much useful info for keyword DWC (0 results), deep water culture (brings up results for every word in the acronym). I plan to change this, but I'd like the help of this community in doing so. I saw a lot of good info from Urdedpal. Anyone else have any info to contribute? It would be greatly appreciated. I will be using a Rubbermaid tub unless I find some thing better. So lets hear it stoners, experts, and inventors (I mean OBX lol). ]]> Hydroponic Gardening BWC BayArea http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/106606-deep-water-culture-im-sold-could-use-some-help-though.html http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/106581-co2.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:22:56 GMT I havent seen much info on CO2 but am wondering about the guru'as here that use CO2 . What size holes do u put in the CO2 ring if using standard 1/4 hose circaling above the flowerin ebb and flood tray using a single 400 watt hps on a 2X 4 tray?
Thanks Wink ]]> Hydroponic Gardening Winkster1 http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/106581-co2.html http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/106425-best-ecmeter-price.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:08:20 GMT I need to get one of these handy devices asap....and was looking for some advice?? Does anyone know of or are using one they like?? I need to get one of these handy devices asap....and was looking for some advice?? Does anyone know of or are using one they like?? ]]> Hydroponic Gardening Cream http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/106425-best-ecmeter-price.html http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/106378-two-questions-caging-mothers.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:51:04 GMT I've seen writing about caging your plants. Is this effective and is it necessary to do? How long do I veg be4 setting up cage? And what is best material to use how big should each opening square be?

I'm growing hydro with LED's but i dont know whats best for mother plant for clone's should I also do smaller hydro system or go to dirt.
Thanks Stoner from the past:peace: ]]> Hydroponic Gardening maddad56 http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/106378-two-questions-caging-mothers.html http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/106297-8-shark-plants-help.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:17:56 GMT I just started my first grow room,I ill be growing 8 Great White Shark Clones.. I need some advice..Anyone ever grown this strain? What temp should my nutrient reservoir be at? Is 68 degrees good? These plants were cloned and rooted under a 400w mh and and are now under a 1000w hps, I have had them... I just started my first grow room,I ill be growing 8 Great White Shark Clones.. I need some advice..Anyone ever grown this strain? What temp should my nutrient reservoir be at? Is 68 degrees good? These plants were cloned and rooted under a 400w mh and and are now under a 1000w hps, I have had them for two full days now, I am using two 3'x3' flood trays and hand watering as well.The plants are in 4x4 rockwool cubes and 5 gal pots full of grodan grow cubes.. My grow room temp varies between 70 and 78 degrees, and i am planning on using CO2 in the long run... Any Advice? Anything would help? Thanks.. ]]> Hydroponic Gardening Cream http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/106297-8-shark-plants-help.html http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/106292-first-time-grow-8-plants.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:27:23 GMT I have just begun my first grow and have a few questions, I got clones from my giver that were well rooted,they were under a 400w mh. I potted them and placed them under a 1000w hps 2 1/2 days ago.. Not much has happen yet? I was wondering if the new light and room environment would have stunned... I have just begun my first grow and have a few questions, I got clones from my giver that were well rooted,they were under a 400w mh. I potted them and placed them under a 1000w hps 2 1/2 days ago.. Not much has happen yet? I was wondering if the new light and room environment would have stunned them?? I have pics as well.. ]]> Hydroponic Gardening Cream http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/106292-first-time-grow-8-plants.html http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/106267-another-ph-thread.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:59:58 GMT Hey guys I had gotten some PH down the other day and its made from Sulfuric acid Ive been seaching to see if its ok to use but I cant find to much. What Ive found says its ok but Phosphoric acid is better. Does that sound right? Also I have some food grade citric acid. Can I make a solution... Hey guys I had gotten some PH down the other day and its made from Sulfuric acid Ive been seaching to see if its ok to use but I cant find to much.
What Ive found says its ok but Phosphoric acid is better.
Does that sound right?
Also I have some food grade citric acid.
Can I make a solution from citric acid that is better than the dilluted battery acid Im using now?
I appriciate the info there is not alot about PH adjusters in one place here. ]]> Hydroponic Gardening Stealthy1 http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/106267-another-ph-thread.html http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/106101-did-i-place-my-seedlings-into-system-soon.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:57:39 GMT This is my first time growing I bought the -6 plant Ecogrower spider system. I germinated the seeds in a moist paper towel and as soon as the taproot busted through( 2 days) I placed them in the system, on top of clay pebbles and placed the cocotek covers over them, turned on my 400 w MP light,... This is my first time growing I bought the -6 plant Ecogrower spider system.

I germinated the seeds in a moist paper towel and as soon as the taproot busted through( 2 days) I placed them in the system, on top of clay pebbles and placed the cocotek covers over them, turned on my 400 w MP light, and started the pump -I am using the flora grow/micro solutions provided with system and mixed as directed. Lights are 2 feet above plants.

Its been 1 week and 4 out of the 6 have small stems and two small leaves, the other two look as if the white taproot is growing but no stem or leaves.

Should I have waited longer before placing them into the system? I have no pictures as my camera broke.

Any help you can offer would be appreciated.

Thanks,
RedNY ]]> Hydroponic Gardening redny http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/106101-did-i-place-my-seedlings-into-system-soon.html http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/106031-making-your-own-stock-solution.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:46:53 GMT I have been thinking of making my own stock solutions and I was wondering if anyone here makes their own? If so, what formula do you use? I have looked on the net and have been surprised how little info there is on cannabis nutritional needs. From what I can see it really shouldn't be that hard to make your own. Most of the major fert. companies just seem to use basic hydroponic salts, even in all their bloom enhancers. They also provide a lot of info on what the chemical make up of their formulas are. I would assume that it would be a lot cheaper just to mix your own. What are the communites thoughts on this?

Cheers,

RW ]]> Hydroponic Gardening therootsofwis http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/106031-making-your-own-stock-solution.html http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/105970-best-time-change-out-reservoir-lights-lights-off.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:27:09 GMT I changed mine for the first time last night, at the beginning of the lights-on period (I'm doing 12/12 now), and the plants look droopy still. Would they have less stress problems if I did the changeout at the beginning of the lights-off period, or does it even matter?

I should add that I'm using a RainForest 18, and have to lift off the top platform containing the plants and set it aside while I change out the reservoir, so the roots do get some movement and hassle (they're pretty intertwined in a big toroid around the center rootguard). ]]> Hydroponic Gardening Bolivar http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/105970-best-time-change-out-reservoir-lights-lights-off.html http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/105787-crunchy-crisp-broken-plants-help.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:11:09 GMT question: I have been growing the same strains for a little over 2 years now. xxx og afgooey recently also jack the ripper question:

I have been growing the same strains for a little over 2 years now.

xxx og
afgooey

recently also

jack the ripper
deep chunk x strawberry cough

systems are ebb and flow tables
medium is Diatomite (fossil rock)
using standard GH 3 part nutes, and r/o water.

continuous harvest.


Seems like for the past couple months or so... the plants have gotten reall "crisp".

Flowered plants, and plants in veg, even mothers... appear to be beautiful and in perfect health... but brushing past the plants can cause massive stem breakage... just "pop" broken stem...

they didn't used to be like this..

anyone else ever have this... is it a known sign of something? ]]> Hydroponic Gardening HeadMed http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/105787-crunchy-crisp-broken-plants-help.html http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/105746-under-current-system-current-culture-h20.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:50:09 GMT this set up can be as large as 24 sights, my dispensary has started using these for veg and flower, there is a solid stream of under current going thru all of the buckets...... the plants love it and are doing incredible, however, the system can start at 1500.$ so I would challenge anyone to build... this set up can be as large as 24 sights, my dispensary has started using these for veg and flower, there is a solid stream of under current going thru all of the buckets...... the plants love it and are doing incredible, however, the system can start at 1500.$ so I would challenge anyone to build a DIY ..

this is a revolutionary system.

The Under Current combines the Deep Water Culture technique with Sub-Current Culture method to create a truly unique style of plant cultivation.


This innovative application circulates literally hundreds of gallons of solution per hour beneath plant roots. An inline Danner Mag Drive pump provides peripheral negative pressure by thrusting nutrients back to a return module (Epicenter). From this point the solution is drawn from module to subsequent module, causing a type of perpetual fluid motion. 8 gallon growth modules are interconnected via 2" conduit, allowing nutrients unobstructed passage through the plants root zone.

The Under Current supercharges the solution with dissolved oxygen, creating a hyper aerobic condition ideal for beneficial microorganisms. Constant, 24/7 nutrient circulation ensures that pH and EC are uniform throughout the entire system. Each Under Current includes the powerful D.W.C Aeration Kit.This convenient kit enables growers to use the deep water culture method in conjunction with our patent pending Sub-Current Culture application.

● Hybrid Deep Water Culture /Sub-Current Culture method

● Provides unmatched dissolved oxygen levels

● 8 gallon growth module allows for maximum root development

● Circulates hundreds of gallons of solution per hour, keeping mineral/oxygen ratio consistent throughout system

● Grows huge ”specimen” type hydroponic plants

● Perfect for greenhouse or H.I.D. lighting foot prints

● Super charged oxygen levels ensure that beneficial microbes flourish

The Under Current is the industries first and only pump driven, recirculating, Modular Sub-Current Culture system. Designed specifically to accommodate H.I.D. lighting foot prints, each systems appropriate pairing is as follows... 4 site (600 watt), 4XL (1000watt), 6 site (1000 watt), 6XL (2x600 watt), 8 site (2x 600 watts), 8XL (2x1000 watt), 12 site (3x600 watt or 2x1000 watt) and 12XL (3x1000 watt). The Under Current is easily compatible with any Neptune Series Reverse Osmosis units and/or Aquifer 100 gallon Reservoir System.
]]> Hydroponic Gardening tintala http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/105746-under-current-system-current-culture-h20.html http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/105693-flood-drain-system.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:10:35 GMT I've recently just set 1 up for myself a 1m x 1m tray.

Anyone had any experience using a flood table? any known problems to look out for?

how deep should i fill the table and for how many times a day?

I've place plants that have just sprouted into the system with a very low seedling nute mix will these be ok? should the whole rockwall cube get flooded or just the bottom half?

Mr. S ]]> Hydroponic Gardening Mr. Supergrow http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/105693-flood-drain-system.html http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/105515-fish-tank-hydro-set-up.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:59:51 GMT So i'm using an aquarium for a couple of hydro plants. I wanted to get an opinion, what should I use to hold the plants? A sheet of plastic? A thick sheet of styrofoam and then cut holes for netted pots? Also, what would you recommend to cover the glass? I was thinkin black construction paper, but I wanted to make sure to ask. ]]> Hydroponic Gardening Slayer84092 http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/105515-fish-tank-hydro-set-up.html http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/105409-1st-time-grower-can-use-some-help-nutrient-solution.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:25:03 GMT Hello all. I am a first time grower and am very excited, it is something I have always wanted to do. I have read through some of the posts on this site and feel lucky to have so much help available. I have a Ecogrower 6 plant spider system with a 17 gallon reservoir and a Sunleaves duel... Hello all.

I am a first time grower and am very excited, it is something I have always wanted to do.

I have read through some of the posts on this site and feel lucky to have so much help available.

I have a Ecogrower 6 plant spider system with a 17 gallon reservoir and a Sunleaves duel 400 watt MH and HPS light system.

I have just started germinating and am in the process of mixing my first reservoir of solution. I have a 17 gallon reservoir and am a little confused about how to use my EC meter and how to mix the solution I have flora grow, flora micro and flora bloom.

If anyone can advise me on how to mix the solution and what EC level it should be at. I understand the ph needs to be between 5.5 and 6.5 but am not sure what the EC should be. When I test the water without any nutrients the meter reads 0.-what should it read after I add the Flora Grow and Flora Micro?

Thanks in advance for any help.. ]]> Hydroponic Gardening redny http://www.420magazine.com/forums/hydroponic-gardening/105409-1st-time-grower-can-use-some-help-nutrient-solution.html