Why no over watering, DWC??

IslandGreenGuy

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• Feb 18, 2009

• #1

I can't figure out why plants in DWC systems don't always show signs of over watering.. I understand that a portion of the roots are suspended above the water, but even still, the rest are submerged. I have used the system without any problems, I just wonder what you guys think about it.

Thanks

 

SenorSanteria

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• Feb 18, 2009

• #2

Airstones?

 

IslandGreenGuy

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• Feb 18, 2009

• #3

Really? Thats it? I have found the more air the better they do. So I guess it would be safe to say: Over Watering symtoms are not really because there is to much water (as the name implies) . It's becauses of a lack in oxigen in the roots.. Does this mean I could Submerge the entire plants roots system as long as I have adequit amount of air coming into the DWC system?

 

SenorSanteria

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• Feb 18, 2009

• #4

Not necessary. The more oxygen you can provide to the roots without drying them out, the better. Keeping the roots suspended in 100% humid air is more effective than keeping the roots submerged with bubbles going through it.

Im sure both methods would work for growing... but I have no doubt that roots suspended in air would work BETTER.

 

IslandGreenGuy

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• Feb 18, 2009

• #5

SenorSanteria said:

Not necessary. The more oxygen you can provide to the roots without drying them out, the better. Keeping the roots suspended in 100% humid air is more effective than keeping the roots submerged with bubbles going through it.

Im sure both methods would work for growing... but I have no doubt that roots suspended in air would work BETTER.

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I have had my eye on a Nice Aero setup, I hope to have it by June. I currently help out a few friends with thier grows, but have none of my own. So I think the Aeroponics unit would be a nice choice for me.
Thanks.

 

gvega187

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• Feb 18, 2009

• #6

they do show signs of overwatering...if you f it up. mene do believe that dwc is root danger indeed.