Dwc/auto's ?

Johnnygrows420

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Hello peps...I want to run an auto in a dwc bucket....autos hate to be transplanted as 99% of the time it stunts growth so I was wondering if anyone has any good ways of starting autos in dwc .....Thanks
 

VRZ711

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I am new to DWC, and actually i will do it in DWC, so i would be more than happy to see replies on this thread.
 

NapalmZen

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I currently don't run autos. But it should all relate and basically be the same.

GH three part @ 1/4 tsp of each per gallon for seedlings. I keep it at that in the rez and water the plugs with PH'd distilled water from the top until the roots reach the nutrient solution. Once I get 7th leaves I switch to Lucas formula. Remember, there are two versions of Lucas depending on light and co2 levels. For my setup I use the weaker version.

I also keep the water level in the rez 1" from the bottom of the net pots. Do not flood the net pots. But you need to keep them moist. Good airstones and a powerful air pump will do the job almost as good as aeroponics.
 

Johnnygrows420

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What's the weak lucks formula I believe I'm only aware of the original. ........co2 is great for your plants but if you don't have a sealed air tight room it's a waist of money
 

NapalmZen

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http://www.lucasformula.com

Per gallon

8ml micro and 16ml bloom for high output lights with co2

4ml micro and 8ml bloom for low output lights without co2

Basically, if your lights aren't so strong you need to supplement co2, go with the 4-8. Otherwise you will burn your plants.
 

Johnnygrows420

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http://www.lucasformula.com

Per gallon

8ml micro and 16ml bloom for high output lights with co2

4ml micro and 8ml bloom for low output lights without co2

Basically, if your lights aren't so strong you need to supplement co2, go with the 4-8. Otherwise you will burn your plants.
OK so 1/4 strength then when we'll established go with the 4/8 lucks right? You don't run into calmag issues? And when your on the 1/4 strength does is it of all 3 parts then switch to lucas.....I'm just new dwc grower and trying to figure it out so I don't waist my time ya know
 

Johnnygrows420

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View attachment 3877378

this is a current pic using this formula.

here is my grow thread. it takes a minute to load as the pics are large. it will also show you how i constantly change my methods as i discover better ones. my next grow will be constant and should finish much faster.

https://www.rollitup.org/t/napalmz-first-dwc-grow.930548/#post-13295057
I been growing a long time I've just never did the dwc thing si I was confused on how to feed in dwc....I use ro water it is literally 10ppm so definatley need calmag I have a new bottle of armor si.......I'm just going to run one bucket dwc to see if I like it or not.....I just need to know what to do as the water level drops......regular ph water
 
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