The Knowledge Project - 5 - Hydroponics - GreenPassion.org - Dedicated to Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Education

pine boy · #1 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 11:11 AM

Welcome members of Green Passion, to the 5th installment of The Knowledge project.I hope everyone is enjoying the series.

This month we will discuss Hydroponics.There are vast amounts of hydro systems on the market as well as homemade.I know we have Hempy bucket,Deep water culture ,Flood and drain,Aero gardens and many other techniques for growing high quality Marijuana.

Along with the systems,There are many mediums to grow in as well.Coco fiber,Hygroton,Peat and perlite,Lava rocks and many more.

Then there is nutrients and other chemical solutions for treating your water and keeping things clean and proper.

Pumps,reservoirs,timers.chillers...etc etc etc and more.You need them,Y'all have them.Tell us about them and share your knowledge and skill. With all the advanced wisdom you guys have,we can make it really easy for a fresh grower to make fresh buds.

Rules- Please add your entry to this thread.If you make a new thread, we'll have to move it here.Just post it here.
This contest will run thru the month of September.It will end at midnight September 30,2009.Winner will be picked by our fine panel of judges. Lets give them a hand.

.There will be one winner and the winner will not be eligible for the prize 2 months in a row.No consecutive winner.Participation is encouraged however.

Detail- We would like for your entries to be as descriptive as possible.But they should also be done with the new grower in mind.Keep things easy to follow.Pictures help alot.

Experienced-Show your talent but make sure your methods are true.and reliable.This is not the place for idle speculation.show us what works

Enjoy-Have fun with this people and good luck to you all.

Prize-The prize is everybody wins here
However, our sponsor is providing us with a seed pack from http://www.highgrade-seeds.com/
Our sponsor has been providing us with our prize throughout this contest series.We will post up the prize when we have the info on it this month.A huge

goes out to him.

Thanks H.G.you da best

All you fine folks at Green Passion.Show your love for the Herb and Lets have a look at your systems be it home made or store bought.
Thanks for Playing

The HSIC · #2 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 05:55 PM

SWEET!

I know less that nothing about hydro so I'm pumped.

This should be a treasure trove of good bits.

...thats if we get any entries...

Don't make me come over there!

Start working on them now! You KNOW the prize
will be killer so get at it.

sabasi · #3 (**permalink**) 09-07-2009, 04:14 PM

Lets get these entries going peeps! Someone out there has GOT to know something about this topic! LOL And not to mention, yet another WAY cool prize!!!

The HSIC · #4 (**permalink**) 09-07-2009, 07:17 PM

Once the picture/album bugs are worked out and things
are FLOWING smoothly again, I'm sure there
will be a FLOOD of entries, just OVERFLOWING with
useful bit of info. I'm just BUBBLING with anticipation.

sabasi · #5 (**permalink**) 09-08-2009, 01:51 AM

LOL Here's my entry in case it gets too quiet in here!

Hydroponics is the technique of using water with nutes to promote faster growth.

There, now someone top that one!!!
LOL

The HSIC · #6 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 11:35 AM

I grew some near a dam once, does that count as Hydro?

I know we have some WaterWizards here!

Remember to keep it aimed at noobs like me. I wouln't know
an ebb if it bit me. Actually, not sure exactly what 'ebb'
is even. An explanation of the terms/types with pics would
be cool too.

ANY and ALL info will be treasured.

pine boy · #7 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 12:58 PM

Well peeps ,Dont make us call you by name. Becouse we will if we have to.

Get those entries done.

Shinning ,do we have a carrot to dangle in front of these fine folks yet?

Get busy folks, we have much to do

Thanks for the entry Sabasi

Shinningwind · #8 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 05:55 PM

Sorry for the delay on the prize folks. Mr. Highgrade was on holiday's and was able to return some emails today.

So the Prize for this Months Contest

Which we are all hoping to see lots of entries, because there is lots to learn in this area of growing this fine herb.

Blue Hawaiian50% Indica - 50% Sativa
Indoor/Outdoor/GreenhouseBlue Hawaiian is a stable cross between two famous strains: Hawaiian Kona and Blueberry. The result is a strain that has amazing taste and a unique and powerful high. Can be easily grown indoors and outdoors with great results. Another HIGHGRADE SEEDS exclusive! Height: 4 ft
Flowering Time: 9 to 10 weeks
Yield: 2.5 oz per plant

The HSIC · #9 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 06:05 PM

OOoooooOOOOOoo

sabasi · #10 (**permalink**) 09-10-2009, 02:15 PM

Oooo Look at those seeds!!!!! C'mon peeps!!!!

I8ntLucky_UR · #11 (**permalink**) 09-10-2009, 02:42 PM

Very nice prize again this month! Way to go HGS.

How about some entries now folks!!!

sabasi · #12 (**permalink**) 09-10-2009, 05:58 PM

I would like to see a micro hydro setup!!

The HSIC · #13 (**permalink**) 09-14-2009, 11:22 AM

@#%!@

Oh come on!

Getting thirsty in here...

I8ntLucky_UR · #14 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 10:28 AM

Sooo many contests on the web these days.... And here is a gr8t one for a few entries you have a REAL chance to win something. Come on folks get the entries in. Time is ticking by.

Gr8t SEEDS to be had.

The HSIC · #15 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 11:12 AM

Well, I sure hope its just peeps waiting till the last min to enter.
This is kind of an important topic as more and more small
growers try this root.

Of course, it would be easier with a little HELP HERE!!
Nothing like trying to learn something from scratch....

sabasi · #16 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thothamon

Well, I sure hope its just peeps waiting till the last min to enter.
This is kind of an important topic as more and more small
growers try this root.

Of course, it would be easier with a little HELP HERE!!
Nothing like trying to learn something from scratch....

LOL I hear ya there! I think I'm drowning my clones and thats as far as I can get to hydro! Need more info here! I am expecting someone to post how to do a micro hydro so get busy please!! LOL I'm scared of water!

4evergreen · #17 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 02:42 PM

I am really surprised that we have not recieved any input in this contest and we have so many hydro growers we have on board, what is going on?
These contests will help new growers, specially this hydro one as more, and more people are using cannabis for many purpose and they have to grow it inside, and in hydro systems
Please, participate and win those great seeds. Think that other members will need your knowledge and experience
Peace

sabasi · #18 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 02:47 PM

Oh, idea! Can you make a toilet into a hydro system?? That would be cool!! Flush Flush..grow!!!

The HSIC · #19 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 02:47 PM

Looks lonely in here....

not sure if this is considered "micro'....but here's a ghetto/home-built ebb and flow that I use for early veg....just after my rapidrooters/clones 'get legs'...

As you can see...it's a tray (this was a $30 unit if i remember but you can use tupperware/etc. if you choose. just remember..as in thse pics...white grows algae easily...as does clear. go dark if you can and HEAT isn't a problem for you. (black is hotter under the light)

396 gph pump....sits in an 18L Tupperware. the key is to get the water level the right height to water the rapid rooter (via how long the pump is on) and have enough water capacity left in the "res" to not run the pump dry. (via a digital timer or a "cycle" timer for precise on/off settings)

Get a REAL drain fitting from a hydro shop/online ($10).. Make sure there's a washer on both sides and it doesn't leak. nothin worse than running water all over the floor and having yer plants die cus you were a cheapskate....LOL

I usually go from a 3" mesh pot to a 6" mesh pot when I see roots coming out of the cup...and i do the same thing and transplant into the 10" mesh pots in the DWC buckets/bloom room when there's roots poppin from the 6"ers.

The clone in the bucket is 3 weeks from rooting on 24/7 lighting...and was just placed in the 10" pot today. 10 days of veg under hps...then i'll flip em...

The HSIC · #20 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 02:51 PM

pic #1 = basic tray/pump/res set up.

pic #2 = pump held out of water with feed tube to tray

pic #3 = clone in rapidrooter being placed in 3" net pot and surrounded by hydroton

pic #4 = adjusting water with timer so water hits the bottom of the rapidrooter/the roots