Tiny Hydroponics Experiment

[ChiDude]

I’ve never grown in hydroponics before. I want to learn on a smaller scale. So I’ve come up with this little thing.
I’ve also never grown an auto-flower so I will be trying both for the first time. My goal isn’t a huge yield or anything serious. Just want to see what I come up with. I won’t be topping or any training. Just au naturale lol. I have a nutrient set, a small bottle of CalMag, and a bottle of pH down.
I have a Royal Cheese soil grow in my small DIY grow cabinet currently that I just flipped to flower. The description said it will finish quickly (7-8 weeks) so when she is done I will start this experiment with Orion F1 Auto under a 600w LED.
Hoping it will be fun and educational for me. I just wanted to share my idea and appreciate any information or input.

 

[CaptainLucky]

I’ve never grown in hydroponics before. I want to learn on a smaller scale. So I’ve come up with this little thing.
I’ve also never grown an auto-flower so I will be trying both for the first time. My goal isn’t a huge yield or anything serious. Just want to see what I come up with. I won’t be topping or any training. Just au naturale lol. I have a nutrient set, a small bottle of CalMag, and a bottle of pH down.
I have a Royal Cheese soil grow in my small DIY grow cabinet currently that I just flipped to flower. The description said it will finish quickly (7-8 weeks) so when she is done I will start this experiment with Orion F1 Auto under a 600w LED.
Hoping it will be fun and educational for me. I just wanted to share my idea and appreciate any information or input.

Good luck neighbor and if you don’t mind I’ll be checking in on your progress. Happy growing in the County of Cook. CL.

 

[ChiDude]

I’m hoping I can learn how to do this correctly. I have to wait on that Royal Cheese to get done so I’ve got time to research and whatnot.

 

[CaptainLucky]

I’m hoping I can learn how to do this correctly. I have to wait on that Royal Cheese to get done so I’ve got time to research and whatnot.

@gwhunran grows hydro and has very impressive results. I’m too lazy to setup something like that and just use soil. I do like the results and following the grows. CL.

 

[ChiDude]

So I’m almost ready to start my mini hydro grow. One thing I was wondering, is if there are any alternatives to rock wool? I’m only doing one very small plant so I don’t want to buy a whole block. Any suggestions are appreciated. I’m starting from seed.

 

[Wrecked11]

So I’m almost ready to start my mini hydro grow. One thing I was wondering, is if there are any alternatives to rock wool? I’m only doing one very small plant so I don’t want to buy a whole block. Any suggestions are appreciated. I’m starting from seed.

Clay pebbles

 

[Wrecked11]

I’ve never grown in hydroponics before. I want to learn on a smaller scale. So I’ve come up with this little thing.
I’ve also never grown an auto-flower so I will be trying both for the first time. My goal isn’t a huge yield or anything serious. Just want to see what I come up with. I won’t be topping or any training. Just au naturale lol. I have a nutrient set, a small bottle of CalMag, and a bottle of pH down.
I have a Royal Cheese soil grow in my small DIY grow cabinet currently that I just flipped to flower. The description said it will finish quickly (7-8 weeks) so when she is done I will start this experiment with Orion F1 Auto under a 600w LED.
Hoping it will be fun and educational for me. I just wanted to share my idea and appreciate any information or input.

 

[ChiDude]

Clay pebbles

I meant in terms of getting the seed started and rooted. I have some River stones as a medium, I’m just now sure how to go about getting the seed sprouted in a hydro setting. I can’t just place the seed in the middle of clay pebbles or stones can I?

 

[Wrecked11]

I don't know much about hydroponics but from what I've seen the roots get crazy. Your container may be a little small but only one way to find out.

 

[ChiDude]

I don't know much about hydroponics but from what I've seen the roots get crazy. Your container may be a little small but only one way to find out.

That’s what I’m curious about. How small of a space can a plant do well in.

 

[CaptainLucky]

That’s what I’m curious about. How small of a space can a plant do well in.

@gwhunran grows hydro and just started growing some clones. Maybe he can advise you on how to proceed. Good luck n happy growing Cook Cty. Neighbor. CL

 

[Chasev89]

hey buddy! Fellow DWC grower here!

 

[ChiDude]

hey buddy! Fellow DWC grower here!

I’m wondering how I can germinate and sprout the seed without rock wool? I’m only doing this little experiment so I can’t really justify buying a whole brick of 1 inch cubes

 

[Chasev89]

I’m wondering how I can germinate and sprout the seed without rock wool? I’m only doing this little experiment so I can’t really justify buying a whole brick of 1 inch cubes

I use a rooter plug and than use river rock!

 

[ChiDude]

I use a rooter plug and than use river rock!

I have the same stones for my net pot. I’ll have to look into root plugs and get some

 

[Wrecked11]

That’s what I’m curious about. How small of a space can a plant do well in.

I’m wondering how I can germinate and sprout the seed without rock wool? I’m only doing this little experiment so I can’t really justify buying a whole brick of 1 inch cubes

Sprout it in a paper towel give it an extra day and let the root get a little longer put it in a neoprene collar and keep the root wet enough to takeoff.

 

[ChiDude]

I have the same stones for my net pot. I’ll have to look into root plugs and get some

I only find like 50 packs and I refuse to buy that many for a single plant. Is there anything I can use as an alternative? Like a piece of sponge or something?

 

[ChiDude]

Sprout it in a paper towel give it an extra day and let the root get a little longer put it in a neoprene collar and keep the root wet enough to takeoff.

Would a little piece of a sponge work as a rooter? I refuse to buy a full package of root plugs or rock wool for one plant.

 

[Wrecked11]

I only find like 50 packs and I refuse to buy that many for a single plant. Is there anything I can use as an alternative? Like a piece of sponge or something?

A old flopflop would work

 

[Azimuth]

I’m wondering how I can germinate and sprout the seed without rock wool? I’m only doing this little experiment so I can’t really justify buying a whole brick of 1 inch cubes

Perlite will work.