Best grow method for sog?

I’m considering a switch up to a high density sog setup.

I have a low ceiling issue so ideally I need moveable tables that I can move about if I need to gain access to the grow and for planting up.

I considered flood and drain but the height restriction would be an issue for the gravity drain.

I like the idea of drain to waste for this reason my waste pipe can be in the floor.

My only issue with coco is disposing of so much coco every grow but I’m open to the idea of buying the bricks and possibly burning the dried coco at the end of the grow.

I’m looking for first hand experiences with coco. Is it worth me switching to it? How would you design your tables to ensure the plants aren’t overwatered and also to conserve water wastage. I’m hoping I can get away with a lot smaller size reservoir this way?

Any other recommendations are welcome I’ll read up on any method or idea you guys give

Floor space will be approximate 4.5m x 3.7m. Plants filling this entire area and I move them back and forth to get access

I dont grow in cocoa...you have to throw it away like used soil? I thought you guys just rinsed, rebuffed and reused? I did not know that.
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FastFreddi said:

I dont grow in cocoa...you have to throw it away like used soil? I thought you guys just rinsed, rebuffed and reused? I did not know that.
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Honestly not sure I don’t grow in coco atm. I’m considering the switch. I think it would be a PITA to remove roots from 100kg or more of coco..

Lol absolutely ...I'm an ass, nvr though aboot that.
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Is cocoa expensive? Comparable to good bagged soil? Why have I nvr checked this out lol.
Thanks op.
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FastFreddi said:

Is cocoa expensive? Comparable to good bagged soil? Why have I nvr checked this out lol.
Thanks op.
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Probably comparably similar price tbh. But coco may not be my best option. Rockwool blocks may also be viable just looking for people’s experience to guide my decision

Yessir, and I'm sorry to jump on with 0 help, but good luck.
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Flood and Drain

What @Renfro said ^^^^^
If u need to move them around just use the fast fit tray stands on wheels.

For flood and drain SoG I am a fan of 6 inch square pots and hydroton. Flood long enough to reach full depth every 4 hours when lights are on.

Wash the hydroton really well, the clay dust causes the pH to rise. Wash and reuse. I had hydroton that I used for nearly a decade back in missouri.

Renfro said:

Flood and Drain

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How would it drain back to a resevoir with low ceiling height? I’d need my flood trays on the floor

George2324 said:

How would it drain back to a resevoir with low ceiling height? I’d need my flood trays on the floor

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What’s the ceiling height?

George2324 said:

How would it drain back to a resevoir with low ceiling height? I’d need my flood trays on the floor

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How much height do you have to work with? Lighting type?

I always built my own reservoirs that are large capacity and only raise the tray a foot.

But yeah, if severe height limitations are an issue and you have a floor drain then you may end up wanting a top feed DTW setup with a floraflex setup.

OzyM8 said:

What’s the ceiling height?

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Very low attic so I’m growing low height single sticks

Custom led build will go with it . What is the best form of dtw?

George2324 said:

Very low attic so I’m growing low height single sticks

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Is the attic space insulated from the outside and living space or is it a "cold space"? Attics are the worst place to grow, not only height wise but heat wise as well.

George2324 said:

Custom led build will go with it . What is the best form of dtw?

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Well in your situation it may be using a flood and drain tray to capture waste, rockwool slabs and floraflex.

Renfro said:

Is the attic space insulated from the outside and living space or is it a "cold space"? Attics are the worst place to grow, not only height wise but heat wise as well.

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6inch spray foam around the entire room completely sealed by me so I know it’s done right

Co2 generator installed and ac installed

Closed cell foam

George2324 said:

6inch spray foam around the entire room completely sealed by me so I know it’s done right

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If you live in a climate with freezing temperatures and the attic was designed originally as a cold space, you may end up with ice dam issues.