A few things that I've learned about growing in coco with a drip systm DTW - Page 7 - Growing in Coco Coir - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums

Rampant · 10-16-2012, 01:27 PM

Hi bro, hope your keeping well. Looking back at your thread i can see how much more root growth you have than me. I am still getting decent yields though so am gonna work on that next. I must start using hydroton again, too lazy i guess. I have had a few big plants lately in 3.5 litre square pots as thats all i had around. Only problem with them is holding them up without string . I love vertical, thanks for this thread.

10-18-2012, 09:41 PM

excellent thread hundred gram oz i will be trying coco with a drip system next grow!! i am now going to read up on vertical growing thanks for sharing peace gtbh

Bud Spleefman · 10-22-2012, 11:16 PM

I really like growing Drain to Waste in coco, better than DWC, which was my former growing technique. I will say, Coco can be finicky, the root-zone likes it warm, it can bind with certain nutes, there are quality issues with the medium itself, but overall it's sort of gotten fool proof for me. I always start with good Coco, preferably Canna Coco, or B'Cuz/Atami, or something similar, washed, rinsed, charged, fiberous, pithy. My first couple coco grows I used bricks, and rinshed the shit out of em, and did okay.... but when you are soaking something to grow plants in, and you see an oily residue on the surface, that can't be good for plants! I think that should be the number one rule of Coco Club.... always start with good quality coco!

This is HGO's thread, is he going to pop in for an update?

supermanlives · 10-22-2012, 11:25 PM

great read . i tried coco when it was first getting some attention . failed miserably went back to soil. prob bad coco and unflushed and not charged with some ferts. along with a few other things. gonna try a few plants again and get my feet wet. thanks

Bud Spleefman · 10-23-2012, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by supermanlives

great read . i tried coco when it was first getting some attention . failed miserably went back to soil. prob bad coco and unflushed and not charged with some ferts. along with a few other things. gonna try a few plants again and get my feet wet. thanks

I had the same experience, tried it back in 2004, and all my plants were fried. Stayed with DWC, then in like 2009, I got fed up with the bugs and the slime, and tried half a grow with Canna Coco, and I've never looked back. Fuck those bricks!

habeeb · 10-23-2012, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by supermanlives

great read . i tried coco when it was first getting some attention . failed miserably went back to soil. prob bad coco and unflushed and not charged with some ferts. along with a few other things. gonna try a few plants again and get my feet wet. thanks

do it, do it, do it

just get a bagged coco like canna or b'cuzz and your set man.. once you have a good grow in coco, no more 'soil'

I think as pablo once put it, coco is civilized.. great for indoor

-better 'drought' resistance
-better resistance to 'overwatering' ( oxygen )
-smaller pots
-faster growth
-easy clean up
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10-23-2012, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bud Spleefman

I really like growing Drain to Waste in coco, better than DWC, which was my former growing technique. I will say, Coco can be finicky, the root-zone likes it warm, it can bind with certain nutes, there are quality issues with the medium itself, but overall it's sort of gotten fool proof for me. I always start with good Coco, preferably Canna Coco, or B'Cuz/Atami, or something similar, washed, rinsed, charged, fiberous, pithy. My first couple coco grows I used bricks, and rinshed the shit out of em, and did okay.... but when you are soaking something to grow plants in, and you see an oily residue on the surface, that can't be good for plants! I think that should be the number one rule of Coco Club.... always start with good quality coco!

This is HGO's thread, is he going to pop in for an update?

HGO`s cool.........Just busy in the real world while trimmin topfed DTW dialed coco nuggage........not bottom fed flood tables........

Peace....DHF....

........ .

MIway · 10-23-2012, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bud Spleefman

I had the same experience, tried it back in 2004, and all my plants were fried. Stayed with DWC, then in like 2009, I got fed up with the bugs and the slime, and tried half a grow with Canna Coco, and I've never looked back. Fuck those bricks!

My bad Spleef... Clumsy fingers! I'll get ya back... ;-)

**Hundred Gram Oz** · 10-23-2012, 07:32 PM

I'm on a break away at the moment, hotels and eating out for the next few days fellas, I'll get an update when I get back home. :thumbsup:

PS, I only use bagged Canna Coco, the quality over here has been excellent so far, I know others across the pond have had their problems though.

HGO

supermanlives · 10-23-2012, 07:38 PM

coco has been part of my soil mix for a long time. due to using it as bedding for my wormfarms and adding extra straight to soil. i havent seen any bagged coco at the organic nursery i go only bricks. i will also need a ph meters which i tossed out years back. actually 3 of em lol. i dont wanna switch ferts either so that may be an issue.pure blend pro is as far as i am willing to go chem wise.earth juice is my fert of choice.

10-18-2012, 09:41 PM	#62
Guest 349079 Guest Posts: n/a	excellent thread hundred gram oz i will be trying coco with a drip system next grow!! i am now going to read up on vertical growing thanks for sharing peace gtbh
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10-22-2012, 11:16 PM	#63
Bud Spleefman Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 462	I really like growing Drain to Waste in coco, better than DWC, which was my former growing technique. I will say, Coco can be finicky, the root-zone likes it warm, it can bind with certain nutes, there are quality issues with the medium itself, but overall it's sort of gotten fool proof for me. I always start with good Coco, preferably Canna Coco, or B'Cuz/Atami, or something similar, washed, rinsed, charged, fiberous, pithy. My first couple coco grows I used bricks, and rinshed the shit out of em, and did okay.... but when you are soaking something to grow plants in, and you see an oily residue on the surface, that can't be good for plants! I think that should be the number one rule of Coco Club.... always start with good quality coco! This is HGO's thread, is he going to pop in for an update? __________________ My 10 Light Coco Grow with SCROG under Raptor Hoods: https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=247830
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10-22-2012, 11:25 PM	#64
supermanlives Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: gilligans island Posts: 13,142	great read . i tried coco when it was first getting some attention . failed miserably went back to soil. prob bad coco and unflushed and not charged with some ferts. along with a few other things. gonna try a few plants again and get my feet wet. thanks
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10-23-2012, 07:32 PM	#69
Hundred Gram Oz Our Work is Never Over Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: On Remand Posts: 4,323	I'm on a break away at the moment, hotels and eating out for the next few days fellas, I'll get an update when I get back home. :thumbsup: PS, I only use bagged Canna Coco, the quality over here has been excellent so far, I know others across the pond have had their problems though. HGO __________________ 2010 ICM 420 Growers Sativa Cup 1st Place Winner with - SSSDH Horizontal SOG Coco Grow Finished Coco DTW Grow Tips From HGO HGO vs ICMag Finished Multi Strain 3600w Stacked Grow Finished Vertical Coco Stacked 600's Finished Multi Strain Vertical Coco Finished Benefits of Vertical Growing Tutorial: How to build your own secure lamp holder for a stacked bulb vertical grow SSSDH Grow Report *** TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.**
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10-16-2012, 01:27 PM	#61
Rampant Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Onboard the Liberator Posts: 107	Hi bro, hope your keeping well. Looking back at your thread i can see how much more root growth you have than me. I am still getting decent yields though so am gonna work on that next. I must start using hydroton again, too lazy i guess. I have had a few big plants lately in 3.5 litre square pots as thats all i had around. Only problem with them is holding them up without string . I love vertical, thanks for this thread.
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10-23-2012, 07:38 PM	#70
supermanlives Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: gilligans island Posts: 13,142	coco has been part of my soil mix for a long time. due to using it as bedding for my wormfarms and adding extra straight to soil. i havent seen any bagged coco at the organic nursery i go only bricks. i will also need a ph meters which i tossed out years back. actually 3 of em lol. i dont wanna switch ferts either so that may be an issue.pure blend pro is as far as i am willing to go chem wise.earth juice is my fert of choice.
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