Blue Apollo - Flowering Picture Log

[Weedhound]

Buds are starting to look REALLY nice there.....I'm starting to drool a little. Sorry to hear about the molasses problems. Gave me issues too.

[gainesvillegreen]

Buds are starting to look REALLY nice there.....I'm starting to drool a little. Sorry to hear about the molasses problems. Gave me issues too.

Yah, I had read your post about your troubles with molasses while deciding if we should use it too. I thought I would work my way up from a small amount and all would be ok.... hahahaha!!! They seem to be doing ok now, and are only 2-3 weeks from flush, so I'm not too worried. I guess we should have everything down by the time this next tub ripens.... hopefully, anyways.

[gainesvillegreen]

I'm from gainesville, and its nice to see some quality bud once in a while. Good job. :thumbsup:

You go to school around here? or just a native?

[twitch]

what level do u put the water at when u have the plants in there??
does it change as they get bigger??
i have always used soil and have always wondered about it...

[gainesvillegreen]

what level do u put the water at when u have the plants in there??
does it change as they get bigger??
i have always used soil and have always wondered about it...

When they first start, the nutrient level goes up about a 1/4" from the bottom of the netpot, so the bottom of the netpot actually sits in the nutrient solution. As the roots grow down, the water level is eventually adjusted to about 1-2" below the bottom of the netpot. I like it that way because there is no media to get salt buildups in, so I don't have to worry about flushing the system.

If you're considering going hydro, I'd highly recommend it. It's just as easy as soil, but different. Whichever you decide, make sure it's tailored to your application because each has pros and cons in different areas.

[twitch]

so at some point in time the roots will be sitting in the water???
i have never under stood that because in soil grows u can over water them
yet in hydro grows they just sit in active water(active as in moving bubbling)

[gainesvillegreen]

so at some point in time the roots will be sitting in the water???
i have never under stood that because in soil grows u can over water them
yet in hydro grows they just sit in active water(active as in moving bubbling)

At pretty much any point, the roots will be sitting in water, that's what hydroponics is all about. The problem with over-watering soil plants is that the roots will rot and/or die due to suffocation. The roots need a constant supply of oxygen and if your pot is full of stagnant mud, they die. The only reason the roots work in something like a DWC setup is because of the aerated water. By using an air pump and constantly aerating/oxygenating your nutrient solution, the roots receive all the oxygen they need.

[zebulon]

Nice work so far...your plants look really good...:thumbsup:

[gainesvillegreen]

Day 37 (02/12/2008)

[gainesvillegreen]

Day 37 - Part 2 (02/12/2008)