I have never attempted to grow anything, and for my first time I've chosen to do hydroponics! After hours of reading and countless videos I have started my very own project. There are a few questions I was hoping a few of you experienced growers could answer. Please, bear with me.
My veg. closet is housing 3 seedlings as of now (3 more on the way) and they don't seem to be doing so well. Two of them I'm pretty sure are dead; the other on the way. I started with a flood/drain that I pieced together and this morning I converted to drip. They are all sitting in rock wool.

-Should the wool cubes be dry by the next feeding? ( Twice daily) I think they are getting way too much water/nutes. Leaves on the one are dark green and droopy.

-What are some signs that may indicate they need a third?

-I also think I may have put them under the light too soon--When is the best time to do this? I put them under as soon as I saw the seed poke through the cube...

-I've noticed little black things on top of the cubes...they don't have legs and they weren't there when I started. Should I be concerned?

-How long should the drippers be on? I understand the roots need oxygen. So, what is a simple way to determine when enough is enough?

-The drippers aren't pointed right at the stalk, but kind of behind it; Is this ok? Will they be fed properly?

Well, this is all I can think of for now. If anyone can drop a few lines to point me in a better direction than Im going now it is appreciated. Thanks.
iniganja Reviewed by iniganja on . My girls are dying! I have never attempted to grow anything, and for my first time I've chosen to do hydroponics! After hours of reading and countless videos I have started my very own project. There are a few questions I was hoping a few of you experienced growers could answer. Please, bear with me. My veg. closet is housing 3 seedlings as of now (3 more on the way) and they don't seem to be doing so well. Two of them I'm pretty sure are dead; the other on the way. I started with a flood/drain that I pieced Rating: 5