joewig1980
06-22-2011, 07:33 PM
Hello everyone,
This is my first post.
I had some questions I can't seem to find answers for related to hydroponics.
1. The baskets used for growing, sorry I don't know the correct name for them, the "pots" if you will. My question is, do they need to be larger than 6" for a mature plant? I can only seem to find 2", 4" and 6". It seems like its not large enough for a mature plant. Maybe I'm wrong.
2. The solution that the roots sit in, how often do you have to change that?
3. It seems in my opinion when you lift the top off the homemade hydro system, that the plants would topple over. Do the roots really bond that well to the rock substance to keep the plants from falling over?
Thanks in advance. I'm a first timer here. I've grown with soil, and this will be my first attempt with a hydro system. I'm doing the DIY style with the tote box and six pots. Again, if you answer my questions, thank you.
This is my first post.
I had some questions I can't seem to find answers for related to hydroponics.
1. The baskets used for growing, sorry I don't know the correct name for them, the "pots" if you will. My question is, do they need to be larger than 6" for a mature plant? I can only seem to find 2", 4" and 6". It seems like its not large enough for a mature plant. Maybe I'm wrong.
2. The solution that the roots sit in, how often do you have to change that?
3. It seems in my opinion when you lift the top off the homemade hydro system, that the plants would topple over. Do the roots really bond that well to the rock substance to keep the plants from falling over?
Thanks in advance. I'm a first timer here. I've grown with soil, and this will be my first attempt with a hydro system. I'm doing the DIY style with the tote box and six pots. Again, if you answer my questions, thank you.