Lets Debate-To Aero Or Not to Aero..?

We TaRdED · #1 03-09-2008, 01:17 PM

ok, im thinking about doing an aero grow, but alot of ppl say stay away from it because of the complexities. ive hear someone say that you need to clean the jets/sprayers two times a week(seems like a dubious statement though.. idk).. aero, when properly setup, is supposed to be the more quickest/efficient means of propagating plants. im also thinking about NFT or E&F..... do you think the yield would be that drastic between aero and the other two methods?

what should i do? any help is appreciated! im just contemplating what to do and i guess need some nudging.

shenagen · #2 03-09-2008, 01:31 PM

Join the E&F club!

ViRedd · #3 03-09-2008, 02:42 PM

I went Aero two years ago and have never looked back. The growth is explosive compared to the DWC setup I was using before.

Whom ever said that you have to clean your sprayers twice a week is full of BS. I've had the same sprayers for the entire two years and have never replaced or cleaned them. I've cleaned everything else after each grow though. Just be sure to use nutrients that won't block up the sprayers. I use Pure Blend Pro and CalMag with no problems at all.

Aero is more sensitive to your enviornment, so temperture is very important. Remember, in aero, the roots just hang down into the air ... so too much heat is a no-no.

Vi

matthew · #4 03-09-2008, 02:57 PM

I can't say much about the particular plant you are growing but as far as aero growing "normal" plants the difference is night and day and over all its less maintenance. I have 2 setups right now that are aero, one uses a drip irrigation manifold to pipe nutrients directly into the roots and it has an aquarium bubbler on it. The other sprays a jet of water directly into the bottom of the net pot. In the latter rig I have seen EXPLOSIVE tomatoe grow and actually have to cut back dramatically. Right now is really just kinda practice for me, so I can learn the ins and outs of the whole setup.

We TaRdED · #5 03-09-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by shenagen

Join the E&F club!

ya, where do i sign up at?

lol thanks for stopping by shenagen. ya some amazing things can be done with ebb and flow, i just finished reading al b fucts 70 some odd page thread. very inspirational, and getting a harvest every two weeks in pretty convincing. E&F is very simple too, not too much to fock up. i just need some nudging. what are your yielding as far as grams per watt per 2 months?

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Originally Posted by ViRedd

I went Aero two years ago and have never looked back. The growth is explosive compared to the DWC setup I was using before.

Whom ever said that you have to clean your sprayers twice a week is full of BS. I've had the same sprayers for the entire two years and have never replaced or cleaned them. I've cleaned everything else after each grow though. Just be sure to use nutrients that won't block up the sprayers. I use Pure Blend Pro and CalMag with no problems at all.

Aero is more sensitive to your enviornment, so temperture is very important. Remember, in aero, the roots just hang down into the air ... so too much heat is a no-no.

Vi

hey vi thanks for stopping by with your kind words. im currently using GH flora series with soilless mix( what a pain the the arse. ) these nuts should do the job, no? if i am to do aero, it will be a homemade unit using 6" pvc pipes, so the roots wont "hang down into the air" more than 3 inches or so

what are you yielding in grams per watt per 2months?

actually al be fuct, i THINK, said that you have to clean them every 2 days or so..... its such a long thread, maybe i misread it or something and i hope im not misquoting him. but i really THINK he said that...

what does calmag do? must be good stuff right? i assume it has calcium and magnesium.

so one for E&F and one for Aero... anyone use NFT? any other votes? its still a coin toss for me as of now... help me out people. but im slightly leaning towards aero because ViRedd said "growth is explosive", sounds pretty good to me! $) $)

thanks guys for your help. im so excited for this build, i cant wait.

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We TaRdED · #6 03-09-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by matthew

I can't say much about the particular plant you are growing but as far as aero growing "normal" plants the difference is night and day and over all its less maintenance. I have 2 setups right now that are aero, one uses a drip irrigation manifold to pipe nutrients directly into the roots and it has an aquarium bubbler on it. The other sprays a jet of water directly into the bottom of the net pot. In the latter rig I have seen EXPLOSIVE tomatoe grow and actually have to cut back dramatically. Right now is really just kinda practice for me, so I can learn the ins and outs of the whole setup.

ya, when i first signed up for this site i really didnt want to say i grew pot either. i felt like i didnt want to incriminate myself and wanted to talk about tomatoes also. now i figure fock it, if i do end up going to jail for a long time then i wont have to pay bills and taxes. actually the government will be paying me to be in jail, and for what(?)- growing some pot plants so i can self medicate and have a little enjoyment in this focked up world. ya, sorry for the rant....... thanks guys for the comments, keep em coming!

matthew · #7 03-09-2008, 03:22 PM

LOL, I really don't grow, check the gardening section. I support the rights of others to grow but at this point in my life it really isn't possible.

We TaRdED · #8 03-09-2008, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by matthew

LOL, I really don't grow, check the gardening section. I support the rights of others to grow but at this point in my life it really isn't possible.

sorry, im not going to check the gardening section. no offense but it dont care enough, ill take your word. well, whatever works for you my friend. i would like to have an indoor tomato/vegetable garden also, but i dont have the room

good luck with your vegetable gardening endeavors! keep it green bro.

We TaRdED · #9 03-11-2008, 02:30 PM

bump to get more advice. ty

shenagen · #10 03-11-2008, 02:41 PM

What are you wanting to know exactly? the quickest way...easiest, or what