Iâve always been growing in soil or peat. Straight, or organic mixes, outdoor, indoor, directly into the soil outside or in big pots, in small pots, in fabric pots, plastic pots, organic or with synthetic minerals.
Next grows will take place in 4x4 tents, where I want to build a hydroponic system. Iâm a hydroponic virgin. But a handyman and not a newbie to growing canna in general.
What systems do you guys prefer and / or recommend. (R)DWC?
And what do you think of this one:
I love how itâs build. How the reservoir is outside also.
Big pipes so the roots donât clog up the system.
But please, give me all your thoughts, other ideas, whatever. The goal is: back to back grows in 4x4 tents, optimalised.
Heya @MrMonkey420 .
Hydro is a commitment. Just gotta say that up front. Iâve only got 7 grows total under my belt, all DWC, but a few things Iâve learned:
RO Water is a blank canvas! Donât even bother and get a good filter thatâs easy to use and replace.
Buy a good quality METER One that you would trust with your plants. Apera is the one I use.
Infrastructure At 8.3+ lbs/gal your substrate gets replaced/replenished regularly. Access to a utility sink and a drain is a wonderful thing. For example my containers hold 5-5.5 gallons depending on root mass. Thatâs roughly 40 lbs I carry through the house. Not everyone has the health to do it but I enjoy the exercise.
Have fun!!!
Thanks truthhound! Commited I am, no worries Oh and I use the Apera meters as well! Theyâre not as expensive as BlueLab and very reliable products. Deutsche Grundlichheit!
I think i will build that RDWC from PA Hydroponics that I mentioned above. Looks like a good setup. Iâll probably make some little tweaks to it and add a drain out kit like @Slym3r suggested.
Man when i got back into growing i intended to Rdwc. I even have a small 4 bucket 5gallons each set up i bought 4.5 yrs ago. But ive been dragging my feet and havent done shit with it. I want to set it up and give it a go.
Letâs go together then, preybird!!
Planning 3 4x4â flowering tents. And 2 for veg. I have the 4x2â as well still, but running out of space. Probably need to look for some more growing space. Going to test A LOT of different genetics in the near future, back to back to back.
Man i have 9 tents. 6 are always running. Its a lot of work and i cut down from 31 living strains down to 15. I have all my strains remade in seed form now so i didnt need them all anymore. Im making F2âs this time.
Man this guy is great. Love his set up. I think this will be it He started of Garyâs from PA Hydroponicsâ build as well and fine tuned it to his liking.
Good music also.
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Oh and I use the Apera meters as well! Theyâre not as expensive as BlueLab and very reliable products. Deutsche Grundlichheit!
He started of Garyâs from PA Hydroponicsâ build as well and fine tuned it to his liking.
