[Drop That Sound]

I quit running R.G. Basement mix because it was infected. At least from my local shop. My buddy there even gave me the heads up. That was a few years ago..I never tried tupur mix.

Now whenever I run coco I expand it with boiled water. Even the pre buffered bags!

[Bwanabud]

I respectfully contend: That running the Blumats on the edge of dry/moist will cause serious issues in the 5th week or so, without weekly rinses or run-off cycles the coco will become a sponge for salt/ph/nutrient/lock-out issues...attempting to run a room with zero run-off or ANY capability of water drainage, limits ability to address media concerns or fast nutrient changes to the roots. Install HVAC plastic drain pans under plants, or some type of drainage system....it's hydro.

I've been down this rabbit hole many times, and the disappointment of perfect veg & first 4 weeks of flower...leading to disaster in final stages, along with slow finishing buds will keep you up at night.

It's coco, forget soil properties, don't trust run-off PH readings, think hybrid hydro.

[beta]

Originally Posted by Bwanabud

I respectfully contend: That running the Blumats on the edge of dry/moist will cause serious issues in the 5th week or so, without weekly rinses or run-off cycles the coco will become a sponge for salt/ph/nutrient/lock-out issues...attempting to run a room with zero run-off or ANY capability of water drainage, limits ability to address media concerns or fast nutrient changes to the roots. Install HVAC plastic drain pans under plants, or some type of drainage system....it's hydro.

I've been down this rabbit hole many times, and the disappointment of perfect veg & first 4 weeks of flower...leading to disaster in final stages, along with slow finishing buds will keep you up at night.

It's coco, forget soil properties, don't trust run-off PH readings, think hybrid hydro.

As a former soil / blumat grower and current coco / DTW grower, I agree 100%. Blumats are perfect for soil moisture levels - Coco has virtually opposite needs.

[Desert Hydro]

Originally Posted by Bwanabud

I respectfully contend: That running the Blumats on the edge of dry/moist will cause serious issues in the 5th week or so, without weekly rinses or run-off cycles the coco will become a sponge for salt/ph/nutrient/lock-out issues...attempting to run a room with zero run-off or ANY capability of water drainage, limits ability to address media concerns or fast nutrient changes to the roots. Install HVAC plastic drain pans under plants, or some type of drainage system....it's hydro.

I've been down this rabbit hole many times, and the disappointment of perfect veg & first 4 weeks of flower...leading to disaster in final stages, along with slow finishing buds will keep you up at night.

It's coco, forget soil properties, don't trust run-off PH readings, think hybrid hydro.

that makes sense to me. they were saying run them more moist in flower on the site just need to find that balance when i get there

[Bwanabud]

1/2 arrow back from run-off point, is the "balance" you seek

[Desert Hydro]

Originally Posted by Bwanabud

1/2 arrow back from run-off point, is the "balance" you seek

cool thanks man. good to see other people having success and using them. you seen the rockwool cube grow with them on sustainable village? looks great