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Even a very slow drip emitter will output at least 1/2 gallon per hour. Two gallons of water will be excessive for most 3 to 5 gallon pots. Slow drip is designed to be slow enough for water-capillary-action to be effective. The absorption of water in a lateral direction. Gravity naturally is...

There is a very important process that plants use to convert the sugars made from photosynthesis into energy, its called respiration. The plant roots actually "breathe" in oxygen during this period. With most all plants (not palms) this is normally done during the dark hours of the day. So, the...

Another issue about recirculating water is how difficult this can be on the pump. Slow drip has a lot of benefits for plant health and maximum root expansion. It can be complex to setup a system that give equal water and allows easy access to your plants, but check out "slow drip watering...

There are several ways to get extra CO2 into your grow tent. Try looking at this article: http://www.hydrofarm.com/articles/co2_enrichment.php . Proper control of the CO2 is very important. If you're not careful the gas will replace the oxygen in the area. Usually until you have some experience...

Soil setups are probably the best option for being able to get away. If you use clean water and only liquid (no solids) nutrients in the water the pump will not be a problem. You can build your own drip setup but be careful about getting good water distribution and equal amounts to each plant...

Having been a state certified water quality treatment operator for years in California and now a horticulturist, I can add that the presentation here was straight to the point, accurate and well done. The quality of water is too often ignored in both plants and people. Getting plants to uptake...

Slow watering is very important for having your plants develop large roots. Check out the indoor irrigation products here: www.garden-galaxy.com