Need some help guys! I am starting off my clones in an ebb and grow with 24 sites. I am cleaning the unit in stages; bleach @5%, then clearex as directed, then water. I am also thinking of using physan 20 for a very deep clean. I am trying to avoid the terrible root slime. I have my hydroton washing in stages as well (bleach @ 5%, clearex, 2-3 water rinses). This should totaly steralize all my medium.
The last time I was running a VERY diluted mix of h202 and Botanicares pro grow + bloom. I think a contributing factor to my plants becoming ill, was the h202 destroying my organics.
I think I want to transfer my clones into the hydroton medium, and flower. My question is, should I be using beneficial bacteria such as Plantacillin with the system? Will they culture in the medium? Should I plant into rockwool cubes, then into the hydroton (thinking the medium would house the BB)?
I am basically starting out fresh. Fresh healthy clones, clean and sanitized rom and equipment, and the usual controlled temps and co2 (I am in a micro climate) and clean tap water with 150 ppm set out at least 24 hours with an air stone for good measure. I have always used Botanicares full line (pro grow, bloom, cal-mag, blast off, LK, sweet, bloom enhancer with amazing results) and super thrive, Hygrozyme, and Plantacillin or hydroguard and have never run into a problem. The only thing I did different was added h202.
any follow-up would be great!