Wish I could argue with your terminology....
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Not really worried about hiding from the neighbors... just the wife, who is far more dangerous.
X marks the relative spot - no other prying eyes gonna see anything.
The ovals are all my little woods.
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If using the bucket on the left, I would drill my hole around the 1 gal/5L marks.OK, so far I gots 5 and 7 gallon buckets and a 12 gallon tote.
I also got a metric (!) fuck-ton of styrofoam coolers of varying sizes - could help cool the roots?
Styrofoam seems like it'd be hard to move around without breaking - maybe put cooler inside tote?.
I've ordered more perlite and coco - figured I'd go straight perlite, and then a mix above reservoir level.
Could go 100% perlite in a 5 or 7 gallon, too.
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You mean the reservoir? As long as what you are putting in is in the proper range(I aim for around 6) you should be fine. I've never tested the runoff. Easy to flush out and replace if you have issues.1. Do I need to worry about PH in my well water?
It shouldn't. I've coloured some of my white buckets to reduce algae inside without issue.2. Will painting my bucket green cause it to get too hot inside?
Should work. I probably go closer to reversing that ratio in mine, but again, it isn't rocket science. I like more coco for structural stability, but others do differently. Play around, have fun, and see how it goes. First run is as much about learning as growing, imo.3. Was planning on a 70/30+/- perlite/coco mix on top of pure perlite in reservoir. OK?
No, I meant I have never tested the PH of my well water that I water with. 10 years, no problems, but never checked it.You mean the reservoir? As long as what you are putting in is in the proper range(I aim for around 6) you should be fine. I've never tested the runoff. Easy to flush out and replace if you have issues.
It shouldn't. I've coloured some of my white buckets to reduce algae inside without issue.
I found that the coco's evaporation rate helps cool the root zone. My plants only ever saw the low 30s Celsius though. I don't know how hot it gets in that oven you live in.
I have cooler nights, and the reservoir helps regulate the temperature swings. The nute solution doesn't get as hot in the day or as cool at night. Your climate is utterly foreign to me so once you get going, while I am willing, I don't know how useful I'll be.
Should work. I probably go closer to reversing that ratio in mine, but again, it isn't rocket science. I like more coco for structural stability, but others do differently. Play around, have fun, and see how it goes. First run is as much about learning as growing, imo.
Solid! ? Good advices!I would personally use a color closer to the tree trunks
So, I had an unopened spray can of a lightish, baby-shit brown, and she's done!I would personally use a color closer to the tree trunks
They don't care for the heat too much, and your concern has not gone unnoticed.
I think I'mma drop 'em off at your house for the summer - be back in October!
They don't eat much and are easy to handle.
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You aren't.Thanks, brother... I don't mean to put you on the spot or anything.
Hempys are hydroponic growing, so if you've done other hydro with that water you should be fine. If you've only grown in soil, you'll probably need to lower the water PH for hydro.No, I meant I have never tested the PH of my well water that I water with. 10 years, no problems, but never checked it.
I guess more coco = better water retention? I'm using a 7 gallon bucket, so some extra coco, and Bob's my uncle!
We don't get over 36c or 37c usually, but there have been years when it got to 42c!!
First time I've heard that particular word used to describe him!LOL I can't blame you. He looks kind small though; I'll have to get some steel tops for a few tanks so he's safe