r/Hydroponics • • 6h ago

I'm hooked! But now not sure what to do next (basil)

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I've never grown anything that lived! This is amazing!

I'm not sure how to harvest some basil so that it will continue to grow and produce. Anyone want to assist, and maybe mark up one or more of my pics?


r/Hydroponics • • 21h ago

Question ❔ What is a good on/off schedule for strawberry seedlings or verticals in general??

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Doing 3 min on , 20 min off now that it’s cooler, and 45 min off in the evening. Ignore the seedlings, just giving them some sunshine . No lighting here.

I was running 3/12 as they were establishing

Thanks


r/Hydroponics • • 7h ago

Feedback Needed πŸ†˜ What herbs do I plant first?

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I was gifted an Aerogarden to start my hydroponics journey and my first attempt failed. My basil took over and only the savory survived. I am currently doing a 50/50 vinegar flush and was thinking about my next steps. I was thinking I may have to stagger when I put some of the herbs in during the next round which is planned to be ready in time for the holidays. I know basil should be planted at least a week late.

Here's the herbs I have, I am planning a two phase plant, one tomorrow and one next friday. I was wondering which should go in which group?

Basil, parsley, oregano, thyme, mint, cilantro, dill.... and I am thinking of digging out my seed bag and replacing the mint with chive. (I hate mint)

Which should go first and which should I plant on week two to reduce over crowding


r/Hydroponics • • 1h ago

Feedback Needed πŸ†˜ My first microgreens grow on silicone

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Everything was fine the night before. When I checked on them this morning, they were mostly all collapsed!. They still had water in their reservoirs. Could it have been the fan I turned onto them last night?


r/Hydroponics • • 2h ago

what are these white dots

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is this mold or due to the ph of the water or what


r/Hydroponics • • 3h ago

Feedback Needed πŸ†˜ Why are the cucumber leaves curling

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Not sure why these leaves are curling. I used the tower garden 2 part formula, 6.5 ml of aquarium water conditioner to remove chloramines, and the pH is set to about 5.5. I haven’t added any supplemental lighting beyond whatever the Tower Garden HOME version has. How do I fix this?


r/Hydroponics • • 4h ago

Food safe liner for 27 gal tote?

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I am currently setting up my wire shelf hydroponic flood trays. I initially thought a 20-gallon Rubbermaid Brute container would work, but the volume is too close with two flood trays.

I am considering using an HDX 27-gallon tote instead, but I need it to be food-safe. Does anyone know of any food-safe liners that would fit a 27-gallon tote?

Thanks for your help!


r/Hydroponics • • 4h ago

Question ❔ Hydrogen Peroxide rates for 2 gallon aeroclone units?

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h2o2 3% daily @ 5-6 ml / gallon , change water every 5 days pH 5.7?

Does that sound about right, or can I go even higher dose with h2o2 just to be safe?

I recently found out that my Calcium Hypochlorite pool shock has expired several years ago, despite having no dates on the package and I cant get more until next week but I also just started a small batch of clones yesterday.

  • Use the expired Calcium Hypochlorite pool shock at 5 ppm dosage and hope that there is still enough free chlorine for effective water treatment?
  • Or dose it with hydrogen peroxide everyday?

r/Hydroponics • • 6h ago

What size media Pon / leca and water additives?

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r/Hydroponics • • 9h ago

Coco coir sponges?

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Hi all. Does anyone have any suggestions for coco coir type grow sponges. I have an idoo hydro system and I'm finding that all of them seem to have the Prop 65 cancer warning. Any more natural alternatives? Thanks in advance.


r/Hydroponics • • 23h ago

Lighting

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What is the best light for growing lettuce on a 4sqft tank?