I don't use rockwool.

Be very careful about too much moisture. They tend to get waterlogged and kill plants because they hold so much. The plants need to breathe. How do the plants look?
Gen Reviewed by Gen on . input wanted on hydro garden concept I'm interested in experimenting with Hydroponics, however I don't wanna start a huge system yet. I'd like some input on a small water culture system that I'd like to start. Basically, I would use a 5 gallon bucket as both the growing container and the reservoir. It would not recirculate water, but would use an air stone. I would change out the water and nutrients every few days. I'd use rockwool as a growing medium and keep a close eye on the ph. Would this work? Or is it absolutely Rating: 5