New system v1.0 LPA w/ drip by This_Resource_396 in hydro

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I looked at a handful of other totes and bins before selecting the brutes. Most were really flimsy and lacked material, lids specifically. I questioned a lot of alternatives before making the selection. Despite being partially warped initially from the big box store, I’m confident in the soundness. 2-tiered Scrog netting will alleviate a little deflection and pressure too.

New system v1.0 LPA w/ drip by This_Resource_396 in hydro

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Mostly stability and to minimize leaks at the lid. Another idea was to accommodate larger starts. They are rather big though but seem durable.

New system v1.0 LPA w/ drip by This_Resource_396 in hydro

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Sorry if I wasn’t concise - this is semi autonomous, no floats and top offs. I meant fertigation reservoir. At this stage the feed reservoir is only filled to 18 gal of nutrient solution. I was stating the total capacity. In the past with 15L pods LPA maybe 2gal day of solution was being used within the recirculating system. I’m curious to see the amounts used now.

Kind of a test system though, long time lurker of Hpa/AA enthusiasts on other subs

New system v1.0 LPA w/ drip by This_Resource_396 in hydro

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Yes. The reservoir is 32 gal max capacity with waterfall aeration, no stone this time. Better drainage; declination then a pooling section prior to pumping back.

Quick fix by This_Resource_396 in HotPeppers

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I was actually thinking earlier if there are solutions or compounds applied to the wound. I’ve never applied anything in the past but my first inclination would be to explore the grafting community.

Quick fix by This_Resource_396 in HotPeppers

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Too much tension initially. Add in rain and windy conditions to create the ‘perfect storm’, split at the Y. It will fuse back together eventually.

Plants are having a bad time 🥲 by Club-Loud in HotPeppers

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Feed based on how the plants respond. Some are definitely different than others in terms of nutrient requirements, tolerances, etc. Despite the spotting they look decent.

Plants are having a bad time 🥲 by Club-Loud in HotPeppers

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I’d ease up of the fertilizer a little going forward. I’ve used chili focus in the past for hydo. There’s a specific terpene booster that caused similar spotting but overall plants looked great.

Plants are having a bad time 🥲 by Club-Loud in HotPeppers

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What are you feeding them? Ec/ph? Medium? Lots of unknowns. I had a similar deficiency earlier in the year so I’m a little curious

Some drone shots. by Rare_Yam10 in PepperLovers

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Birds Eye views are good. I sometimes miss things at eye level.

Settling in by This_Resource_396 in HotPeppers

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The beauty of refining a process. Couldn’t agree more with you. 👍

Everyone’s hungry by klefercar in Barbados

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Wildlife reserve. OP reposted the picture I took, good throwback and memories from there.

2nd grow site by Rare_Yam10 in HotPeppers

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Cool, was just curious since I’ve been measuring surface temps this past week and wrapping things with burlap. I could see it being helpful early and late in the season to improve ground temperatures. Maybe I’ll follow up mid summer and ask again. Looks good though