DWC should roots be in water, or above water?

Micobfsb

Member

• Jan 27, 2012

• #1

The title says it all. I've grown with roots in water and I dont think I had a problem, I'm going to be starting up soon and I have been reading conflicting theories, can we start the debate?

 

youngdog

Active Member

• Jan 27, 2012

• #2

The roots have to be in the water otherwise whats the point. I do not think there is a debate.

 

dbkick

Well-Known Member

• Jan 27, 2012

• #3

the lower portion of the roots should be submerged, the upper sprayed with water pump and misters, this shit works nicely and you use less nutrient solution.
Unless that is you like dwc.

 

Illegal Smile

Well-Known Member

• Jan 28, 2012

• #4

I don't think water pumps and misters have anything to do with dwc. The only question is whether you have an air layer under the netpots, or not. If you do, you use good bubble production to water the medium until roots are well into the water. Bubbleponics is, IMO, a bullshit commercial name that is actually owned by Stealth Hydro. It annoys me to no end that riu sees fit to co-name a sub-forum for a commericial trade name that is bogus on its face.

 

VoidObject

DWC/Bubbleponics Mod

• Jan 28, 2012

• #5

dbkick said:

the lower portion of the roots should be submerged, the upper sprayed with water pump and misters, this shit works nicely and you use less nutrient solution.
Unless that is you like dwc.

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This is good info, also I like to start high and gradually lower to a certain point.

 

Huel Perkins

Well-Known Member

• Jan 28, 2012

• #6

The roots should always stay wet but while exposing them to air at the same time is ideal. This is why air stones are needed to pass air through the lower submerged roots and splashing the upper roots exposed to air when the bubbles come to the top of the water level.

 

BigBuddahCheese

New Member

• Jan 28, 2012

• #7

I use no pumps, no drips or any other feed but bubbling buckets. I start with the water 1/2" up in net pots then drop to bottom or bit below, when the roots are a poppin!

Works for me.

 

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howsweetitis

Member

• Jan 28, 2012

• #8

i start with the water touching the bottom of the net pot... once the roots hit the water i drop the water level to about 1" from the net pot, plants seem to like it just fine. im following rumpleforeskins directions from his posts as hes the one that got me started on hydro after seeing his threads.