Cucumber DWC grow - Page 3

BCSKing · #21 05-09-2008, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bella

What exactly are you going to be growing??

It is recommended to put nutes in the water, since plain water doesn't have all the needed nutrients for plants to grow.

My grow is more of an experiment. I've never done anything with hydroponics before. Because of this, I did not want to necessarily go out and buy extra nutrients,lighting, etc. If I was more of a serious grower, I would definitely invest in better lighting and nutrients.

I used a small amount of just regular all purpose 10-15-10 liquid fertilizer. It is meant for soil, but it didn't seem to harm the plants at all. I didn't do this until my plant was 5 days old (check out the pics from day 5 to see the size of my plant)

Fertilizers meant for soil usually use Urea/Ammonia as their source of nitrogen. When this is used in soil-less grows it tends to do more harm then good for the plants, as they cannot use the nitrogen effectively. I believe the ammonia can also disturb the PH balance of the water.

If you are taking your grow seriously, and want to most out of it... I would suggest getting a fertilizer meant for hydroponics. This will allow proper nutrients for your plants. Someone at a hydroponic shop should be able to help you.

Hope this helps!

haha thanks bout time I got and answer that I couldn't find thanks lots deff rep for you, and its a test grow btw

Bella · #22 05-10-2008, 12:21 PM

Day 21

I finally built my trellis! I just used some clean twine I had laying around and a staple gun. It actually worked out better then I expected! It is going to be a little more challenging to access the reservoir, but I'm sure I'll get the hang of it.

hungryman1986 · #23 05-10-2008, 04:47 PM

looking awesome!

b-rad · #24 05-11-2008, 08:52 PM

looks good, i want to try this when my grow is done but i want to try with carrots and i wasnt sure if it would work and you seemed like you might know.
thanks

Bella · #25 05-12-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by b-rad

looks good, i want to try this when my grow is done but i want to try with carrots and i wasnt sure if it would work and you seemed like you might know.
thanks

I've been wondering that as well! It would definitely be neat to see. I think it would work, but I would be worried about the carrot itself getting "soggy"/moldy.

I think it's worth a shot. I'd definitely be watching

Here is a link on some info about growing potatoes/onions/carrots etc. in a hydro set up. I don't believe it's with a DWC, but some of the info may help.
Maximum Yield - GROWING ROOT VEGETABLES IN HYDROPONICS

Bella · #26 05-12-2008, 06:52 PM

Day 23

Well I believe I'm starting to get hit with a magnesium deficiency. You'll be able to see the yellowing of my newer leaves, with green veins still present in some of my pics below. I added 5teaspoons of Epsom salts tonight, along with 2.5ml of my all purpose ferts again just for good luck

During the next few night cycles I will foliar feed with some Epsom salt water. I'm hoping this will cure the problem.

On a more positive note

You can still see my baby is growing and growing. It has started to shoot out many more of those "curly cue thingy's". I'm in awe in how it actually attaches itself to the trellis. So fun

I also had to lift up my lighting since my plant is getting taller. I'm getting so excited for those first little flowers!!

greenerthenyouthink · #27 05-13-2008, 01:50 PM

very cool

Manny Ramirez · #28 05-14-2008, 04:42 PM

looks good

We TaRdED · #29 05-15-2008, 02:45 AM

lmao, this is the first time I'm going to watch a cuke journal! I love it. TY

Are you going to be adding more light besides your flouros? (maybe i missed it, but i dont feel like reading the thread) hehe

MrsMcGreggor · #30 05-15-2008, 05:54 AM

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