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Goingindoors · 06-30-2011, 05:24 AM

I grow in soil and can fit 30 plants 3-4FT under a single 1K thanks to my magnum reflector.

I went to the hydro shop today and was looking at flood tables and I was thinking that I could not fit 30, three foot high plants under a 1K if I went hydro, because I do not think that the roots would have enough space in the flood table......... right?

It is a tough squeeze but I manage to fit 5 plants width wise and 6 plants long under the reflector for a total of 30, and my grow is surrounded in mylar.

Each plant is in a five gallon grow bag..... So I am just worried that I have a total of 150 gallons of dirt for root space, BUT I wont have the much space for roots if I cram them in a hydro system(NFT) right?

High Country · 06-30-2011, 05:39 AM

Sure, you can do it.

3X3 EBB/FLOW TABLE, 1000W, 36 CLONES, STRAIGHT ON TO 12/12

sunnydog · 06-30-2011, 05:43 PM

Why bother?

jm420 · 06-30-2011, 05:51 PM

High county what kind of yeild can you pull outa that 3x3

ripOG · 08-03-2011, 03:21 PM

Hydro gives more room for roots than soil. You always need a larger volume of dirt than the equivalent volume of rockwool/hydroton, etc. You can grow trees in 2 gal hydroton buckets that would take 5-10 gallon soil pots, for example. So, IMHO, hydro is a better option for you than soil. Now, what exactly is the length x width of your space?

mrwags · 08-04-2011, 07:18 AM

Hydro versus soil is like apples and oranges. The soil will give you a better taste BUT the hydro will grow twice as fast give you maybe twice the yield (strain dependent)and will be once dialed in a goober proof way of growing bud.

pumps timers and so on in hydro is simple set it and forget it where as pots of soil will take considerably more time to tend.

My Penny
Mr.Wags

Rowdy420 · 08-16-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jm420

High county what kind of yeild can you pull outa that 3x3

I just pulled two elbows off a rotation in a 3x3 tray, wasn't even running CO2 due to the hot weather. 9 total plants.

Good luck, Peace

Luv a Grow · 08-16-2011, 02:14 PM

Go for it fella!!
I grew organic for years..
Went to NFT with great results. Much faster and with a larger harvest than soil. The roots have unlimited space on top of matting..
As long as you flush ( for at least 1 Week prior to harvest ) the herb will taste great 2!!
It's really easy to learn as well.
Go NFT m8, you will not look back!!

Hempstress · 08-19-2011, 09:21 PM

More plants does not mean more bud.

olddirtybastard · 08-26-2011, 11:31 PM

you will always yield better with hydro, less veg time etc. there are many configurations though, best to keep it as simple as possible. Also i use floranova and floralicious alone, also run a biofilter and dont need to change out the water, so the system is at least semi organic.

06-30-2011, 05:24 AM	#1
Goingindoors New Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 18	Would it be smart for me to switch to Hydro? I grow in soil and can fit 30 plants 3-4FT under a single 1K thanks to my magnum reflector. I went to the hydro shop today and was looking at flood tables and I was thinking that I could not fit 30, three foot high plants under a 1K if I went hydro, because I do not think that the roots would have enough space in the flood table......... right? It is a tough squeeze but I manage to fit 5 plants width wise and 6 plants long under the reflector for a total of 30, and my grow is surrounded in mylar. Each plant is in a five gallon grow bag..... So I am just worried that I have a total of 150 gallons of dirt for root space, BUT I wont have the much space for roots if I cram them in a hydro system(NFT) right?
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06-30-2011, 05:39 AM	#2
High Country Give me a Kenworth truck, an 18 speed box and I'll go anywhere Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: High Country NE Victoria, where Indica reigns supreme. Posts: 3,472	Sure, you can do it. 3X3 EBB/FLOW TABLE, 1000W, 36 CLONES, STRAIGHT ON TO 12/12 __________________ MY LITTLE SOG https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=166407 NOT ANOTHER CLONING THREAD! https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=173419 MY LITTLE SOG GOES 1000W https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=176233 CLONING WITH SPHAGNUM MOSS BY HIGH COUNTRY https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=188106 THE COLLOIDAL SILVER EXPERIMENT MY LITTLE SOG GOES 1000W - Page 27 - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums LET'S CLONE IN DIRT, WTF! https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=214596 KOG - A GROWER'S LOT
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06-30-2011, 05:43 PM	#3
sunnydog Drip King Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: in my hole Posts: 1,896	Why bother? __________________ SD Blumats! Automatic watering! Vertical Blumat grow Blumat adjustment procedure: (for soil)In a bucket ,fill and soak units under water for at LEAST an hour. Then screw on cap( nice and tight!) under water making sure not to trap any air. *Leave dripper line at ~8cm. long.* Give the pot a good watering. Insert B/M snugly into nicely compacted soil(not too loose) . Open till water comes out, carefully close until just a drop barely forms. Tighten 1.75 - 2 Arrows Adjust as necessary for a few days, then leave it alone! "He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." ~ Unknown ~
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08-03-2011, 03:21 PM	#5
ripOG the Dude abides Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 542	Hydro gives more room for roots than soil. You always need a larger volume of dirt than the equivalent volume of rockwool/hydroton, etc. You can grow trees in 2 gal hydroton buckets that would take 5-10 gallon soil pots, for example. So, IMHO, hydro is a better option for you than soil. Now, what exactly is the length x width of your space? __________________ An investment in knowledge pays the best interest ~~~current grow~~~ Rip's closet: Mandala Hashberry x Satori F1's
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08-04-2011, 07:18 AM	#6
mrwags ********* Female Seeds Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,493	FYI Hydro versus soil is like apples and oranges. The soil will give you a better taste BUT the hydro will grow twice as fast give you maybe twice the yield (strain dependent)and will be once dialed in a goober proof way of growing bud. pumps timers and so on in hydro is simple set it and forget it where as pots of soil will take considerably more time to tend. My Penny Mr.Wags __________________ Never Argue With The Ignorant Because They Will Simply Pull You Down To Their Level And Beat You With Experience So the idea of spreading the love is the disease and making sure it's done is the cure TY all for allowing me to get my treatment
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06-30-2011, 05:51 PM	#4
jm420 Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: who ville Posts: 2,506	High county what kind of yeild can you pull outa that 3x3
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08-16-2011, 02:14 PM	#8
Luv a Grow Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 156	Go for it fella!! I grew organic for years.. Went to NFT with great results. Much faster and with a larger harvest than soil. The roots have unlimited space on top of matting.. As long as you flush ( for at least 1 Week prior to harvest ) the herb will taste great 2!! It's really easy to learn as well. Go NFT m8, you will not look back!!
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08-19-2011, 09:21 PM	#9
Hempstress Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 70	More plants does not mean more bud.
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08-26-2011, 11:31 PM	#10
olddirtybastard Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 170	you will always yield better with hydro, less veg time etc. there are many configurations though, best to keep it as simple as possible. Also i use floranova and floralicious alone, also run a biofilter and dont need to change out the water, so the system is at least semi organic. __________________ My 3800 watt basement VerticalSCROG
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