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02-05-2013, 04:23 PM #19
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airstones in soil?
Originally Posted by konvikt419
using an airstone in the bottom of your soil container is one of the best things to do for your plant. no it will not dry out the roots and yes the roots absorb the oxygen. i tried the h2o2, i added co2, good ussage of nutrients, plenty of perlite with lots of holes drilled on the side. my fastest growing plant, by about 100% is in a small container with an airstone. i use less nutes and less water since there is no runoff. doing it this way is like having hydro growth with the benefits of using soil= doesnt dry out instantly if you miss a day or two of watering/smaller container needed for a bigger plant/100%+ growth rate. look up AIRDOME on youtube, same principal. i actually have a deep water culture plant going and its not growing anything like the one in the soil with an airstone. and the best thing with using this method is that you dont need resevoirs of water that need to be cleaned regularly. i havent changed the soil or container since i put it in. there is no root rot with too much water but best done like youre watering a regular soil plant.
if there is anyone out there that uses this method, please keep everyone notified, i want to know if anyone else is getting the same exact results.
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