We will add an Ebb and Flow system (Ebb n Gro) to our grow room in the newly reclaimed space. We are also going to do an experiment with both Hydroton and STG Deluge which is designed specifically for the Ebb n Gro buckets. It will be interesting to see which medium does better with our plants. We have an eye on the red and yellow pepper plants currently in the AeroFlo36 as potential transplants to the new system.
As heat is becoming an issue for us (or certainly will in summer), we have also chose an LED lighting system. We selected the Super Nova Enhanced Spectrum light. It sports a nice function of custom selecting blue and red spectrum mixes to support the cycle of your plant's growth. The manufacturer also provides a three year warranty, first year 100%, second and third prorated. Look for that warranty on LED lights you are considering and be careful of the knock-offs on EBAY.
The Super Nova we selected provides light output for a 3x3 area that is supposedly greater than a 600 watt HID. It will be interesting to see if that is true. I am really excited about little to no heat output from the light and 1/8th of the amount of energy usage in the grow room.
Practicing Hydroponics illustrates and documents the implementation of theory and products available to hydroponic gardeners through a "live" personal grow room. My approach to vegetable gardening in this environment came from research conducted on the internet; through reading books; and the knowledge gained though visits to local stores specializing in hydroponics. I happily share my mistakes and success in order to provide you with how I put theory into Practicing Hydroponics!
Sunday, November 7, 2010
New System Experiment
Labels:
AeroFlo36,
Deluge,
Ebb and Flow,
Equipment,
HID,
Hydroton,
LED,
Red Peppers,
STG,
Super Nova,
Yellow Peppers
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