My new grow :)

O.K. I was able to get that little one to perk up again. I pretty much flushed out all my plants (since it was time anyhow) and gave them a higher nute dose and the little one's leaves literally have grown slightly bigger in just a matter of 9 hours. I think there must have been some kind of nute lockout that occurred this time. Oh well... I just carefully and cautiously flushed its hydroton extra well and then mixed up a whole new nute solution. I also visited the local hydro shop yesterday and picked up some kool bloom (might I add that this will be my first attempt to use a bloom booster) and I must say that I'm very excited to see what this will do for me when the time to bloom comes :D. More pics to come as I go along.

Are you completely flushing your hydroton after every nute change or just the ones where you change the dosage?

Im looking forward to hearing/seeing the difference you have by using the kool bloom. I almost bought some but didnt because I didnt want to make this first hydro grow too complicated.

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Originally Posted by hatecable

Are you completely flushing your hydroton after every nute change or just the ones where you change the dosage?

Im looking forward to hearing/seeing the difference you have by using the kool bloom. I almost bought some but didnt because I didnt want to make this first hydro grow too complicated.

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I change the nutes weekly to avoid any nutrient imbalance and to help keep plant waste and salt buildup from occurring in the hydroton. I flush the hydroton completely. I used one of those water shower heads that you can disconnect and use as a sprayer to spray through the hydroton and to rinse my buckets. I usually rinse the hydroton for about 15 seconds each time I flush to make sure all salts and plant waste are flushed out.

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Originally Posted by herbie the love bud

just as long as the leaves sway a bit.

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Does the fan help the plant's branches become stronger?

Yes! What happens is as the branches sway it creates small tears in the stems and branches. The plant repairs itself and then some so that it can take the "punishment" the next time. Its pretty much like when you lift weights. Same principal. Small tears are made in the muscles and when it repairs itself you become stronger.

Latest pics, I know the little one has some catching up to do but might as well keep it going. Never know... could be a girl!

day 9? nice. Im at day 11 and nothing even close to that. Not even the little one.
I dont remember, where they clones or seeds?

The other 3 look really good and Im rooting for the little on. Keep it up, Im gonna be following.

Just a heads up man, you should probably get those cords up off the floor of the tray. Don't want to fry your electronics or yourself! :)

Yeah I'm thinkin of putting a little shelf in there for my pumps. I started these plants from seedling stage. I should reiterate that they are from day 1 in the waterfarms.. I had them in my bubbler before that for a week.

Ahhh ok. That makes me a feel a little better. Now if I can just get my shit to grow it would be all good.