I disagree. Flood and drain is no more expensive than DTW. In fact re-using Hydroton in flood and drain is probably cheaper than having to replace coco/perlite all the time. Also DTW requires much more expensive timers or you waste a lot of Nutrient solution.Ebb and flow are still used however drain to waste systems, are much easier and cheaper to operate.
How often to change notes and at what types does your res average at?I use flood and drain with expanded clay.
I spend around $10 per lb of flower on nutes. Not much of anything on medium as I reuse 90% of my pebbles.
When you get the flood/drain cycle right, it’s almost like a nutrient film technique. My tables are filled with roots.
I use an Active Aqua Gro & Flo 6 pot system, about to go to 9 pots in my 5X5. Am at 4 weeks into flower. 1.3 EC and a pH of 6.04 on average. I use the Torus pH Perfect to help control my pH.I use flood and drain with expanded clay.
I spend around $10 per lb of flower on nutes. Not much of anything on medium as I reuse 90% of my pebbles.
When you get the flood/drain cycle right, it’s almost like a nutrient film technique. My tables are filled with roots.
Thanks for teaching and keeping me tuned in friend.I disagree. Flood and drain is no more expensive than DTW. In fact re-using Hydroton in flood and drain is probably cheaper than having to replace coco/perlite all the time. Also DTW requires much more expensive timers or you waste a lot of Nutrient solution.
Everyone says that to me. I am not that convinced either. I think it is a hype because in the states everyone does it on a huge scale and you see it everywhere on instagram and yt. There is only dtw or organic. Everything else is niche now. That does not mean it is the best solution for my 2000w led setup that i have to harvest and reset by myself. I don't want a setup that needs like 2 hours of work every day just on the irrigation.Ebb and flow are still used however drain to waste systems, are much easier and cheaper to operate.