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7 different types of hydroponics systems

submitted by AugustineOfHippo2 to Gardening 11 monthsJun 23, 2023 21:26:43 ago (+11/-0)     (www.nosoilsolutions.com)

https://www.nosoilsolutions.com/6-different-types-hydroponic-systems/

I'm thinking of kratky or DWC.
Has anyone tried those?


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[ - ] Thyhorrorcosmic103 2 points 10 monthsJun 24, 2023 06:10:26 ago (+2/-0)

I have been using dwc to grow peppers. Works fantastic.

[ - ] AugustineOfHippo2 [op] 0 points 10 monthsJun 24, 2023 21:16:05 ago (+0/-0)

I was thinking of just some leafy stuff for the winter, but a smaller pepper might be a good idea. maybe a thai pepper or something sweet...

[ - ] Thyhorrorcosmic103 0 points 10 monthsJun 25, 2023 05:53:18 ago (+0/-0)

I just did some cherry bombs. Never had them before, they were pretty good. About as hot as a jalapeño. I'm currently working on habaneros and swiss chard.

[ - ] RabbiKinderschtupper 2 points 11 monthsJun 23, 2023 22:30:33 ago (+2/-0)

I've used DWC and some of my stuff grew like crazy. Kale plants started lifting the lights. I got absolute gobs of arugula.

[ - ] GreenSaint 1 point 11 monthsJun 24, 2023 01:07:27 ago (+1/-0)

Iv been trying to grow peppers lately. Turns out I suck at growing stuff.

[ - ] AugustineOfHippo2 [op] 0 points 10 monthsJun 24, 2023 21:14:47 ago (+0/-0)

you and me both, but at least we try!

[ - ] GreenSaint 0 points 10 monthsJun 24, 2023 22:17:44 ago (+0/-0)

I legitimately don’t understand what I’m doing wrong. They just don’t grow. Like it’s just watering them and feeding them sun. I have no idea what I’m doing wrong. Shouldn’t it be they either grow or die? Wel they’re not dying. So I don’t get it. I just want to pickle peppers

[ - ] Thyhorrorcosmic103 0 points 10 monthsJun 25, 2023 05:54:30 ago (+0/-0)

Are you using nutrients? I use fox farm.

[ - ] AugustineOfHippo2 [op] 0 points 10 monthsJun 25, 2023 12:27:09 ago (+0/-0)

if you are trying to grow in soil, then maybe get the soil tested. my garden was doing horrible, so i had the soil tested and found out i was WAY low on nitrogen.
if you are trying to grow hydroponic, then maybe the water chemistry? if you feel the nutrient is ok, then maybe the pH. maybe algae in the solution?
hard to know. create a separate post, and add some pics.

[ - ] squidicuz 1 point 11 monthsJun 23, 2023 23:01:18 ago (+1/-0)

DWC is just as easy as kratky, I think so at least. Decent bubblers are cheap and pretty easy to setup. Plants seem to love it all and make healthy roots. Very big healthy leaves on the Kale..

My one setup; I have running a recirculating dwc system, and also some aeroponics. There is a water loop with a filter. so less frequent water changes are needed. I tried to automate a lot of it, its a lot of fun to do. haven't had issues outside of pH drift.

DWC is great. best of luck!