With two weeks coming and going since transplanting, now seems like a good time to change the nutrients for the hydro plant whilst also giving the soil one a much needed watering. This post should be particularly interesting for growers using bubbler systems, as some handy tips are highlighted that make the feeding process a whole lot easier.
Four days have passed since the plants were transplanted into their main systems, with the bubbler system now holding the hydroponically grown plant, and an eleven litre pot at last accommodating the soil based one. It’s a good time to check and see how they are getting on…
The second in our series of articles focusing on saving plant genetics identifies raising seeds as another option open to you and examines how the odds of getting them to sprout can be improved by using a technique called stratification.
Typical procedures for germinating seeds often have a high failure rate, which – considering the “last ditch” nature of the original imagined scenario – doesn’t bode well. Stratification essentially sends seeds through a winter spell, so that when the simulated spring finally arrives the shell is soft and the seed then able to germinate. A very handy method to know about!
Moving home causes even the calmest, most organised person a certain degree of stress and for your plants the equivalent situation is no different. Several factors are absolutely vital to the process of transplanting plants into a main system, including their stage of development and overall health, as well as your preparation and choice of products for the task.
Our chilli expert Keith uses his latest blog post to outline the steps that he took to successfully relocate a young plant, already in a transplanting cube, from propagator to the final destination of bubbler system. It’s definitely worth a look, given the huge importance of this skill!
The New Year has arrived and it seems as good a time as any to recap on where I am at with the chilli grow. Most recently you may remember that the roots were just beginning to come through the cube, and I had begun preparing to put them into the main systems. A fast [...]
Have you ever found yourself with a rattling bottle of nutrients or boosters during the winter? This is due to the effects of precipitation – a chemical reaction triggered by the prolonged cold weather that temporarily makes certain products unavailable for use. Precipitation also poses a further threat if you fail to thoroughly mix your nutrients and water together, preventing plant roots from accessing all-important minerals and ultimately stunting growth. Bearing in mind the clearly disruptive nature of precipitation, we suggest reviewing our tips for avoiding and overcoming it.
How many times have you set up the key components in your grow room only to realise that something small but useful was overlooked at the planning stage? Considering the vast array of products a grower now needs to achieve top results, you can take solace from knowing it happens to the best of us! In the latest instalment of his grow diary, our expert Keith focuses on those frequently forgotten little items that will make your efforts much more efficient. Not to be missed!
For Day 39 of my grow diary I am going to concentrate on the hydro seedlings (and save the soil ones until next time). These are still growing from the original rockwool cubes and look quite well developed, meaning I now need to transplant each of the precious little plants into three inch transplanting cubes. [...]
Well I’ve reached day 32 of my first grow and it’s now time to set up the DIY bubbler system. There are of course easier options available for those wanting to try the “deep water culture” method – including the single pot IWS Oxy-Pot – but in my eyes nothing else beats creating your own [...]
Keeping nutrient temperature at the optimum level is paramount – particularly during chilly winter months. A cold root zone can adversely affect your plant’s ability to absorb feed, threatening a whole host of stress related problems that may end up reducing final yields. Our range of nutrient heaters provide a highly effective means of [...]
