PopAndSonGrows
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Don't let coco dry out, it's not soil.
never heard of that before. i didn't think microbes could "eat" nutrient salts.Feed it a microbial tea to break down those buildups
pH was 5.8 and a plant that size would never starve at 1000ppms.the plant is suffering from a pH issue and is starving
OP said runoff is 1.5x ppm and ph is 5.8Regardless of what he says, and that is because he said he is not in charge of the grow, the plant is suffering from a pH issue and is starving.
I would say coco is more forgiving with under-watering than most soil methods... Over-watering is always worse regardless. People have a bad sense of when plants need water, that's why I always suggest letting the top 1/8-1/4 inches dry a bit before watering. I have seen many coco grows devastated by people who water daily or more, with no regard to the medium's moisture. There is obviously an optimal level of saturation a given medium should be at, but without a high-quality meter, your best bet is to pay attention to the medium.Don't let coco dry out, it's not soil.
seriously?I have seen many coco grows devastated by people who water daily or more, with no regard to the medium's moisture
Sure, assuming their plants are taking it up. A lot of coco grows water throughout the day in smaller amounts, which is likely the case with the grow you are referencing. And I am sure the system was built upon how much water was needed.seriously?
mine thrive with 3 to 5 waterings per day in coco.
you treat coco like hydro so it's virtually impossible to over-water. and if you water coco to runoff each time and assuming your EC isn't crazy high, you won't get salt buildupSo, the best advice is to have people pay attention to how saturated the medium is, not how many times a day they water.
You still need oxygen in your root zone. Continuous watering in coco can cause a perpetual cycle of issues with under-developed roots. Leading to all kinds of issues with over-fertilization. I have seen it time and time again. It is one of, if not, the most common issue in horticulture across all crops. I can't tell you how much I had that said to me at school. I also wouldn't say coco and hydro are the same. The OP is having issues with over-fertilization, so I didn't think it was outrageous to recommend paying attention to watering practices.you treat coco like hydro so it's virtually impossible to over-water. and if you water coco to runoff each time and assuming your EC isn't crazy high, you won't get salt buildup
sorry but that is simply wrong.Continuous watering in coco can cause a perpetual cycle of issues with under-developed roots
i've had a sock acct here by the name of YYZStanleyCupChamps that dates back to '67. wait til I crash the ShitShow. lolI’m more intrigued with the sock sitting 13 years in limbo tbh
That’s will power imo'
At first I read it yyci've had a sock acct here by the name of YYZStanleyCupChamps that dates back to '67. wait til I crash the ShitShow. lol
(H2) oh.You still need oxygen in your root zone. Continuous watering in coco can cause a perpetual cycle of issues with under-developed roots. Leading to all kinds of issues with over-fertilization. I have seen it time and time again. It is one of, if not, the most common issue in horticulture across all crops. I can't tell you how much I had that said to me at school. I also wouldn't say coco and hydro are the same. The OP is having issues with over-fertilization, so I didn't think it was outrageous to recommend paying attention to watering practices.
(H2) oh.
but you aren't aware that every time you water coco you add O2 to the root zone???? y'all aint no horticulturist, ya hear!!! lmao!!!I am sharing simple fundamental knowledge that any amateur should be well aware of