Putting together an irrigation system offers an easy and automated alternative to hand-watering plants growing in pots. It only requires a small amount of time and effort to assemble the necessary components, and is an investment that will very quickly pay off by freeing you up to do other things – inside the grow room and out.
Plants kept under one or more HID light tend to need watering on a regular basis due to the heat output of the lamp(s), often responding most favourably to small and frequent feeds. An irrigation system will comfortably manage this process for you and can comprise of as little as a reservoir tank, a pump, pipework, drippers and a timer.
The first article in our series on irrigation talks about how to establish your very own system, starting with a simple example before then reviewing further advanced options.
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July 14, 2011
Expertise:
A Bug's Life
Although British Summers are notorious for being extremely unpredictable, one constant factor of concern is the barrage of different bugs that will try breaking into your grow room and setting upon plants.
Applying preventative measures against pests – such as thoroughly spraying all areas with Neem Repel and carrying out a 5 day check for insects (scan plants for physical damage as well as the actual pests themselves) helps to establish an effective wall of resistance, but what should you do if they still manage to launch a successful invasion?
First off, don’t panic! Instead take a deep breath, keep calm and use our guide to correctly identify the exact type of bug attempting to devour your crop and the best options for eradicating it.
Posted in Buyers Guides, Equipment, Expert Tips, New Growers, Pest Control & Plant Health, Your First Grow by GroWell Team | Comments (1)
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April 20, 2011
Running Solutions in Flood and Drain
A look at running temperatures, aeration, pump times, irrigation cycles and more for flood & drain systems. Includes information on the range of flood & drain systems currently available from GroWell.
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April 20, 2011
Choosing a system - A buyers guide for the beginner
A brief guide to the factors a new grower needs to consider when selecting an indoor growing system.
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April 20, 2011
Going back to your roots
Who cares about roots? You should! They are quite possibly the most important part of your plant and also one of the most delicate and easily damaged. Look after your roots and your plants will thrive and we all know what that means – MORE YIELD!
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April 20, 2011
Getting Your Hands Dirty - Growing In Soil
Fancy trying something a bit different to hydroponics? Get the lowdown on great tasting produce from our growing in soil article.
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April 20, 2011
pH Management & Maintenance
If you’re growing in hydroponic systems then the pH and cF (feed strength) of your nutrient will need initial and regular adjustment to create and maintain the optimum growing conditions for your plants. Read how here.
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April 20, 2011
Keep track of your results with our downloadable GrowSheet
Our blank GrowSheet lets you record exactly what you did from crop to crop, giving you the information you need to make the best decisions on what to do with your next crop. Download it here.
Plenty of manufacturers and grow shops (including us) are always offering feeding schedules and growing guides which lay out a [...]
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April 20, 2011
Talking to Your Plants - Part 1: Body Language
Can you tell what’s up with your plants just by looking at them? Learn how with our article on plant body language.
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April 20, 2011
Rooting around for a booster?
There seems to be a booster for everything these days – flowering, vegetative growth, plant health, roots… the list goes on. It can be quite confusing, so here’s our guide to the wide range of root boosters that we supply and what each of them can provide
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April 20, 2011
Dispelling Some Common Hydroponics Myths
Hydroponics growing is riddled with myths and false statements which get spread around the growing community. Let us put you straight on a few things and dispel some of the growing myths.
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April 20, 2011
Solving Some Common Summer Problems
For all those people who are trying to grow indoors under lights, and especially for all those first time summer growers, here are all the important things you need to know to get a successful harvest this summer.
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