Hey guys an gals! Sorry for the lengthy post, this is my first and want to give as much info as I can. I need help !
This is my second grow coming off the back of a successful first go at a DWC. I encountered many problems when running DWC but managed to overcome them to a nice harvest.
I then went on to purchase 3 Wilma units (12 sites) and planned to fill them with Hydroton as I wanted a “less finicky” way of growing. This has not been my experience so far and I’m wishing I stayed with DCW.
I will start from the beginning and give a brief overview:
12 seeds popped in rapid rooter and left to veg for a week before placing them into the Hydroton filled containers of the Wilma. All was amazing for 2 weeks with good growth and lovely looking leaves.
The mistake I believe I have made is running the drip rings on a constant flow (not a drip like it’s supposed to be). Now coming from DWC and hearing Hydroton is impossible to over-water, I presumed this would be fine with the two air stones I have in each Rez. One day I came into my room to find some very sad looking plants. After doing some research I came to the conclusion they were starved of oxygen (overwatered), dropping steams and leaves with some purpling on the stems. It seems as the light cycle goes on, the plants droop more and recover when they have rested through the dark period. Since observing these symptoms I have cut back on the frequency and amount of water to one feed at the begging of lights on for 15 mins and changed from using H202 to a bacterial res. This was 10 days ago and nothing has changed other than a few nutrient deficiencies which is to be expected under the circumstances.
Temps : lights on- 26c Lights off 20c
Nutrients : silicon, GH trio, cal mag, beneficial bacteria added recently and Rhizotonic.
Ph : drifts from 5.6- 6.2 slowly before I bring it down.
Lights 4x 600w with 2x kind 750 LEDs at appropriate distances.
Relative Humility is around 55 with a humidifier on controller.
Air is constantly replaced with a large box fan overrated for my room size.
I have no idea what I am doing wrong? I have invested so much time in dialling in my environment and don’t no why I haven’t seen improvements.
If someone could also help me with uploading some photos from my iPhone that would be great?
Thank you for taking the time to read my post!
This is my second grow coming off the back of a successful first go at a DWC. I encountered many problems when running DWC but managed to overcome them to a nice harvest.
I then went on to purchase 3 Wilma units (12 sites) and planned to fill them with Hydroton as I wanted a “less finicky” way of growing. This has not been my experience so far and I’m wishing I stayed with DCW.
I will start from the beginning and give a brief overview:
12 seeds popped in rapid rooter and left to veg for a week before placing them into the Hydroton filled containers of the Wilma. All was amazing for 2 weeks with good growth and lovely looking leaves.
The mistake I believe I have made is running the drip rings on a constant flow (not a drip like it’s supposed to be). Now coming from DWC and hearing Hydroton is impossible to over-water, I presumed this would be fine with the two air stones I have in each Rez. One day I came into my room to find some very sad looking plants. After doing some research I came to the conclusion they were starved of oxygen (overwatered), dropping steams and leaves with some purpling on the stems. It seems as the light cycle goes on, the plants droop more and recover when they have rested through the dark period. Since observing these symptoms I have cut back on the frequency and amount of water to one feed at the begging of lights on for 15 mins and changed from using H202 to a bacterial res. This was 10 days ago and nothing has changed other than a few nutrient deficiencies which is to be expected under the circumstances.
Temps : lights on- 26c Lights off 20c
Nutrients : silicon, GH trio, cal mag, beneficial bacteria added recently and Rhizotonic.
Ph : drifts from 5.6- 6.2 slowly before I bring it down.
Lights 4x 600w with 2x kind 750 LEDs at appropriate distances.
Relative Humility is around 55 with a humidifier on controller.
Air is constantly replaced with a large box fan overrated for my room size.
I have no idea what I am doing wrong? I have invested so much time in dialling in my environment and don’t no why I haven’t seen improvements.
If someone could also help me with uploading some photos from my iPhone that would be great?
Thank you for taking the time to read my post!