khoi_sook_ya
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I posted this in the hydro forum, but maybe in the sick care ward I will get more feedback. I am also gonna ask in the coco thread..
I have made a few changes in the orginal post, as some info I gave was wrong and not very educated.
Hi...I built a bubbler set up, based loosely on an Aeroflow system I ran ages ago. T
I set up and ran the system with some various bagseed b4 I popped the NYC and Bberry in. Slowly, each of the 4 test plants started dying.
I have alot of experience growing in most all mediums, but I have never run a system like this with coco. I say this to assert I have eliminated the basics, and with each one taking a turn for the worse over time, not all at once, I fear it isn't something enviromental.
Here are a few pix, and then maybe some folks can offer suggestions:
My plungers and drains
the underside with 75L res
wilty 12:00 plant...was doing and growing great for 7 days
3:00 is now maybe getting sick, but 12-14", overall good
So I have each container with it's own air stone. There is 1 water line for each container as well.
The pumps are on 24/0 as are the lights.
H2O level was about an inch or so above the bottom of net pots.
1st plant got barely beyond seedling. First sets of leaves turned inside out. 2-3 days after introduction into system.
3-4 days later, plant at 9:00 position started wilting. 2 others looked great, 12:00 being best.
4 days later, 9:00 is gone, over or underwatered, I assume, just wilted. Plant at 12:00 starts to look wilty. By morning, it is done, sure.
On day 13, plant at 3:00 is 12" tall and looks great, but leaves are curling, too. Roots were/are healthy white in both plants. Multiple roots are floating on 3:00 plant.
So, having used Devils Balls, aka Hydroton before, you ran the system when you ran the lights. I am afraid with coco, it holds too much water and I have overwatered and/or drown the roots and kept them from developing.
Can some folks give me feedback about what I might address?
Maybe I should just top feed for 15-30 minutes, every 3 or so hours when light is on, rather than pump 24/0
One other thing...I am using BS nutes mixed 3 tsp to 60 liters, hardly anything, from crystal form a 20-20-20 while I wait for my GH nutes..remember, this is just a test. My PH is about 6 and my meter is also on the way. But I have tested and adjusted w liquid drops. Doors ar always open, venting is great, temp is 78, res is a bit lower. Light is 250MH. And containers are taped to keep out light now. A few more pix under "Microgrows" forum, topic Aero NYC Diesel Bubbleberry.
Did I leave anything out? Tell me what you can, my $$$ seeds are near ready to go and I can't risk drowning my girls!!
THX in advance!
I have made a few changes in the orginal post, as some info I gave was wrong and not very educated.
Hi...I built a bubbler set up, based loosely on an Aeroflow system I ran ages ago. T
I set up and ran the system with some various bagseed b4 I popped the NYC and Bberry in. Slowly, each of the 4 test plants started dying.
I have alot of experience growing in most all mediums, but I have never run a system like this with coco. I say this to assert I have eliminated the basics, and with each one taking a turn for the worse over time, not all at once, I fear it isn't something enviromental.
Here are a few pix, and then maybe some folks can offer suggestions:
My plungers and drains
the underside with 75L res
wilty 12:00 plant...was doing and growing great for 7 days
3:00 is now maybe getting sick, but 12-14", overall good
So I have each container with it's own air stone. There is 1 water line for each container as well.
The pumps are on 24/0 as are the lights.
H2O level was about an inch or so above the bottom of net pots.
1st plant got barely beyond seedling. First sets of leaves turned inside out. 2-3 days after introduction into system.
3-4 days later, plant at 9:00 position started wilting. 2 others looked great, 12:00 being best.
4 days later, 9:00 is gone, over or underwatered, I assume, just wilted. Plant at 12:00 starts to look wilty. By morning, it is done, sure.
On day 13, plant at 3:00 is 12" tall and looks great, but leaves are curling, too. Roots were/are healthy white in both plants. Multiple roots are floating on 3:00 plant.
So, having used Devils Balls, aka Hydroton before, you ran the system when you ran the lights. I am afraid with coco, it holds too much water and I have overwatered and/or drown the roots and kept them from developing.
Can some folks give me feedback about what I might address?
Maybe I should just top feed for 15-30 minutes, every 3 or so hours when light is on, rather than pump 24/0
One other thing...I am using BS nutes mixed 3 tsp to 60 liters, hardly anything, from crystal form a 20-20-20 while I wait for my GH nutes..remember, this is just a test. My PH is about 6 and my meter is also on the way. But I have tested and adjusted w liquid drops. Doors ar always open, venting is great, temp is 78, res is a bit lower. Light is 250MH. And containers are taped to keep out light now. A few more pix under "Microgrows" forum, topic Aero NYC Diesel Bubbleberry.
Did I leave anything out? Tell me what you can, my $$$ seeds are near ready to go and I can't risk drowning my girls!!
THX in advance!
