Question - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T13:41:11Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/question?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A521838&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI agree with George on the dr…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-10-05:4778851:Comment:5218382013-10-05T02:27:53.314ZRobert Jhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RobertAJohnson
<p>I agree with George on the dry surface, only exception is when direct seeding to a flood and drain. When I direct seed, i'll sprinkle twice a day until I have two primary leaves on most plants then let the system take over. And as George points out you will get algae--but if you have red wigglers in your beds, after you quit watering the top, they will take care of the algae. I have not found any plants so far that don't seem to like the flood and drain approach. I've tried a lot of…</p>
<p>I agree with George on the dry surface, only exception is when direct seeding to a flood and drain. When I direct seed, i'll sprinkle twice a day until I have two primary leaves on most plants then let the system take over. And as George points out you will get algae--but if you have red wigglers in your beds, after you quit watering the top, they will take care of the algae. I have not found any plants so far that don't seem to like the flood and drain approach. I've tried a lot of different tactics in my hydroponics systems and in all instances, the plants seem to go where they need to. I would suggest googling "kratky method" and reading some of that material. The only time I've found it necessary to use bubblers is when using floating raft systems with static water. My flow through rafts using water thats been through lots of media do fine without bubblers.</p> You might get some algae if t…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-10-04:4778851:Comment:5214922013-10-04T02:03:11.875ZGeorgehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Geoge
<p>You might get some <span>alg<span>ae if the surf<span>ace of your gr<span>avel is d<span>amp, <span>also more ev</span><span>apor<span>ation.</span></span> Dry surf<span>ace </span>is gener<span>ally recommended. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p>You might get some <span>alg<span>ae if the surf<span>ace of your gr<span>avel is d<span>amp, <span>also more ev</span><span>apor<span>ation.</span></span> Dry surf<span>ace </span>is gener<span>ally recommended. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> Cool. Thanks for the info S…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-10-02:4778851:Comment:5215142013-10-02T21:33:29.849ZTim Nhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TinN
<p>Cool. Thanks for the info <br></br> <a style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"></img></a> <br></br> <cite>Sam Burton said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/question?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A521368&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment521368"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>The key is oxygen to the roots. If the plants are in DWC you need to put air stones, or similar, in. In a constant flow like you describe, the water needs to turn over at a…</p>
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<p>Cool. Thanks for the info <br/> <a style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/></a><br/> <cite>Sam Burton said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/question?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A521368&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment521368"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>The key is oxygen to the roots. If the plants are in DWC you need to put air stones, or similar, in. In a constant flow like you describe, the water needs to turn over at a quick enough rate to keep the water oxygenated. Some plants, like peppers, hate wet feet and require lots and lots of oxygen if you keep them submerged. It's better for me to grow them in wicking beds.</p>
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</blockquote> The key is oxygen to the root…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-10-02:4778851:Comment:5213682013-10-02T20:03:04.606ZSam Burtonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/SamBurton282
<p>The key is oxygen to the roots. If the plants are in DWC you need to put air stones, or similar, in. In a constant flow like you describe, the water needs to turn over at a quick enough rate to keep the water oxygenated. Some plants, like peppers, hate wet feet and require lots and lots of oxygen if you keep them submerged. It's better for me to grow them in wicking beds.</p>
<p>The key is oxygen to the roots. If the plants are in DWC you need to put air stones, or similar, in. In a constant flow like you describe, the water needs to turn over at a quick enough rate to keep the water oxygenated. Some plants, like peppers, hate wet feet and require lots and lots of oxygen if you keep them submerged. It's better for me to grow them in wicking beds.</p> Alex
I have set up two of my…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-09-20:4778851:Comment:5187772013-09-20T15:32:07.329ZTim Nhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TinN
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<p>I have set up two of my grow beds so that the water level stay the same all the time (to the surface of my gravels), water would drain out through a 1" pipe if it gets any higher </p>
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<p>I have set up two of my grow beds so that the water level stay the same all the time (to the surface of my gravels), water would drain out through a 1" pipe if it gets any higher </p> 24/7 like for continuous flow…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-09-20:4778851:Comment:5187502013-09-20T03:05:32.383ZAlex Veidelhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlexVeidel
<p>24/7 like for continuous flow systems? Watercress is one I think...</p>
<p>24/7 like for continuous flow systems? Watercress is one I think...</p> Thank you George!tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-09-19:4778851:Comment:5189212013-09-19T18:32:40.475ZTim Nhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TinN
<p>Thank you George!</p>
<p>Thank you George!</p> none that I know of need subm…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-09-19:4778851:Comment:5188102013-09-19T09:06:12.450ZGeorgehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Geoge
<p>none that I know of <span style="text-decoration: underline;">need</span> submerged roots</p>
<p>nearly all plants will grow in flood and drain</p>
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<p>You might want to look at the media and raft groups - also many forum topics already </p>
<p>none that I know of <span style="text-decoration: underline;">need</span> submerged roots</p>
<p>nearly all plants will grow in flood and drain</p>
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<p>You might want to look at the media and raft groups - also many forum topics already </p>