Hydroponics Question and Answer NewGrowth Style

WOW...

Right on...

But we both know that I do not know nearly enough to run a thread like this...

Thanks though...

I am sure someone will step up...

But you are doing coco now right???

I would be happy to keep answering hydro questions but I would feel kind of bad after switching to soil. Also I've got quite a few other projects planned as well.

Yeah the Vertical room is coco-coir on a drip irrigation system, drain to waste.

It should be done on friday when my pump gets delivered. Hopefully these cuttings will root soon . . .

do you clone in the coco?

GypsyBush said:

do you clone in the coco?

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No the clones are in peat moss then I'm going to transfer them to the coco-coir. The coco I have is too course for cloning . . . its got chunks of coconut that hold water mixed in with the coir strands.

Seems like really good stuff, super light weight and holds plenty of water but never seems to get over saturated.

Some of my clones are wilting right now but this strain did the same thing last time, it wilted for a few days and then rooted.

I hear you...

So coco is coconut fibers...

what about the coir?

GypsyBush said:

I hear you...

So coco is coconut fibers...

what about the coir?

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Coco coir is coconut fibers, I think coir just means fiber. First time with coco so we will see how it goes . . .

Right right...

I have a buddy about to start a grow using natural fibers from coconuts he gets at the beach...

So I was wondering if there was anything else...



He is also trying Xaxim...

Are you familiar with it?



They make all kinds of pots with the trunk...








It's kinda like coco... orquids LOVE it...

But it is the trunkof a plant/tree...

GypsyBush said:

Right right...

I have a buddy about to start a grow using natural fibers from coconuts he gets at the beach...

So I was wondering if there was anything else...



He is also trying Xaxim...

Are you familiar with it?

They make all kinds of pots with the trunk...

It's kinda like coco... orquids LOVE it...

But it is the trunkof a plant/tree...

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That's pretty cool Gypsy!

I've seen that medium, I don't think it is recommended for fruiting or flowering plants mostly for orchid like you said. I would like to play around with it though.

I like coco because it is renewable and almost 100 % inert. It releases small amounts potassium naturally and takes on the ph of the solution you water it with (no adjustment period or pre-soaking like rockwool).

My plan is to use my regular Ionic regiment with a little cal-mag. I'm also going to innoculate with mychorrizal fungi (coco holds beneficials well). I'll hand water the inoculation with some mollasses.

I wish I could collect my own coir from the beach! They use a huge grinding machine to break up the hulls and then it has to be rinsed well with fresh water to get rid of any salt.

what do you think of this?

Me likey...

but to make not to buy...


now this is pretty interesting... even if way overpriced...


http://www.everestgardensupply.com/index_HYGS.php

Dude I saw your post earlier today that thing is pretty awesome. My light tube is similar to the one on that.

The only drawback to that thing is it costs $5000 not cheap . . .

How do you do bending, im afraid my ww will get to tall

wholearth said:

How do you do bending, im afraid my ww will get to tall

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Just use string and pull the plant where ever you want it to go. Don't be afraid you can bend them quite a bit.

Hello NewGrowth .

I have DWC question . I am in the final week of flushing .

When its time to cut them do I leave the air stones going while the plants are in the 24 hour no light prior to cutting them ?

This is my first DWC grow , Was not sure to leave the roots sitting in water for 24 hours with out the air stones on .

maddawg13 said:

Hello NewGrowth .

I have DWC question . I am in the final week of flushing .

When its time to cut them do I leave the air stones going while the plants are in the 24 hour no light prior to cutting them ?

This is my first DWC grow , Was not sure to leave the roots sitting in water for 24 hours with out the air stones on .

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Just flush them and cut them. No magic or voodoo before harvest in hydro. flush for 3 days to a week and cut them when they are ripe

HIJACK...

Please spread this video....

Let's help them SEE...

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HI Newgrowth!


I have a plant started from a seed from a sack of brick weed.. It 2 months old now,, sitting in my kitchen window.. I was hoping to yield about 2lbs.. Is there anyway to increase this?

Also,, Can i foliar feed with grape kool aid to make it purple? Or should i use food coloring...

Thanks in advance for you help!!!

flipsidesw said:

HI Newgrowth!


I have a plant started from a seed from a sack of brick weed.. It 2 months old now,, sitting in my kitchen window.. I was hoping to yield about 2lbs.. Is there anyway to increase this?

Also,, Can i foliar feed with grape kool aid to make it purple? Or should i use food coloring...

Thanks in advance for you help!!!

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Go Away!!! Beatin''!!!

I have a bunch of brick weeds seeds, I'm moving again . . . . they are putting up notices about the smell. I should have much more space after this move and then I can start the Brick #1 breeding project

Gotta question Bro...

If my plant has thirps, and I stick in the freezer...

What dies first? thirp or plant???

Do you have any idea?