This is my first time using DWC. So my plants are about 3 weeks old. I’m growing hydroponically. I started them in rock wool and transferred them into the pots with clay pebbles at the beginning of the week. Yesterday morning one of them had begun drooping a lot, so I changed and lowered the water level. To about an inch and a half below the bottom of the pots. Overnight, the roots have spread significantly and many are now reaching down to the water through the bottom of the net pots. The roots look very healthy and strong. Despite that now all 3 of my plants are drooping and seem to be getting lighter in color. I have new nutrients on the way because I thought maybe it could be that. Is there anything else it could be that I could do to help them? I would be so sad for them all to die. I’m using the root bucket spa which has a built in air pump and the Mars hydro TS-1000 grow light. I have the light about 12 inches from the plants. Also using distilled water and I have ph and ppm meters as well as ph balancers. I appreciate any feedback!!
Can anybody help me out with my DWC
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Sueet
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You nailed it, they just need food.
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Hi, at the seeding stage, we recommend 12''-24'' heigh and 50-60% dimming. Hope it can help you!
They will really improve with some nutes. Just don't go too strong at the start. Good root development so far. Keep the pH 6.0 to 5.5 and ya gunna nail it
when i ran rdwc i always top fed as well til i was sure i had enough hitting the water.
they look like they are grabbing now, i usually top fed til a bit more got there.
nutes will make a big diff.
they look like they are grabbing now, i usually top fed til a bit more got there.
nutes will make a big diff.
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What would be the ideal ppm in the water once I add the new nutrients?
Nine Toed Hippie
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I don’t grow hydro but I’d say about 5.5-6? Ha! Just messing around man. Don’t overthink it. These folks will get you right. Looks like you are doing well to me. Carry on. And welcome to 420!
NTH
Sorry bro I go by EC I don't know the conversion to ppm. But I start with a reading of about. 0.18 on top of what's in my tap water already. So my total would be 0.24.
Then ramping up as the plants get bigger and hungrier. That works for me.
Soil guy so I’m pretty useless here but @Rexer might be able to help….
