WebMay 23, 2011 · Plan on using 6-8 5 gal buckets with 8" or 10" net pot lids filled with some sort of diatomaceous earth ( diatomite or higromite prob). Would like to have an efficient system that isn't real high maintenance. WebHigromite is the only growing medium of its kind in the world. Higromite is mined from volcanic deposits colonized by protozoa in freshwater lakes millions of years ago. These …
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WebSep 16, 2009 · For all those still using hydroton I would definitely dump the sh*$ and look into a product called HIGROMITE . It is pH nuetral, contains high amounts of silica essential in strengthening cell walls and plant tissue and is much better at water retention than anything else on the market. S sparky421 Aug 9, 2009 #45 FastForward said: WebDec 4, 2011 · Hydroponics is a scientific approach to cultivating plants using a water solution infused with nutrients and a growing medium other than soil. The word Hydroponics is derived from the prefix hydro=water and ponics=toil or work. esaa cross country championships 2023
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WebDec 13, 2008 · Hi RIU. First the details. 1st grow. Starting Moms in soil. FFOF soil. 10-15% higromite. 400W 20 from tops, lowering daily. Plants are 16 days old and 4" tall. The temps usually run between 70-85F but last night they got up to 92F when humidifier ran out of water. No nutes yet other than... WebAug 13, 2009 · Higromite comes from California and is also used in hydroponics. I am considering using this since I don't have access to pumice - though it is different then pumice. Mortalis Yamadori Messages 98 Reaction score 0 Location Texas Aug 12, 2009 #8 Well a little update on my experiments with Leca and diatomite. WebJan 30, 2012 · Now, I just loosen the soil from the roots (by squeezing the cup), let the soil drop off and plant into the hydroton/higromite mixture. Yes, I get soil in my hydro system, but flush the system after a couple of days and then at 10 days. This gets all of the 'dirty' water out the the system. I haven't lost a clone in a couple of years doing it ... esa allowance rates 2022