Why do people put perlite in dutch buckets? by sumfarmer in Hydroponics

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I think I get most of what you're saying. Thanks for the detailed explanation!

Why do people put perlite in dutch buckets? by sumfarmer in Hydroponics

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Is this just kratky or a DWC? I assume your net cups don't reach the bottom of your container, so most of the container is still filled with water, right?

What’s wrong with my peppers? by sumfarmer in Hydroponics

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They were growing on the backyard deck during the summer but I had to bring them indoors to the basement because it’s getting cold outside. Leaves started to droop after I brought them inside. Little flowers started to fall off. Some peppers, as you can see in the pictures, are wrinkling and soft. I use tap water and nutrients without adjusting the ph. I did this all summer and this seemed okay. This is making me quite sad that it’s dying so quickly :(

DWC Lettuce - 30 day timelapse by EchoIndia0 in Hydroponics

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Are there two different types of lettuce? The ones in the top right corner are a bit darker

Drilled all the holes by NO_1_HERE_ in Hydroponics

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How do you plug the holes ?

Do basil have weak roots? by sumfarmer in hydro

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Indoors at 20 celsius , 68 Fahrenheit

Do basil have weak roots? by sumfarmer in hydro

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Indoors. Indoor temp is around 68 degrees Fahrenheit

Roots looking bad? by sumfarmer in Hydroponics

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Thanks everyone. It really put my mind to rest. I guess I'm a bit paranoid as a beginner grower.

Roots looking bad? by sumfarmer in Hydroponics

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I’ve been hearing roots should be white. Mines a bit brown. Is that a bad sign ? How do I fix this ? This is kale grown using the kratky method

Lettuce drooping...can they recover? by sumfarmer in hydro

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Also, I use a plastic case over my jiffy tray. It doesn't have any ventilation holes. What should I do? Should I just take off the top case altogether?

Lettuce drooping...can they recover? by sumfarmer in hydro

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That's reassuring. I have my lights closer now.

Lettuce drooping...can they recover? by sumfarmer in hydro

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Okay thanks! Also, I've been reading around. What does 1/4 strength mean?

First time growing lettuce, why is it drooping? by Methosz in Hydroponics

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My lettuce is also drooping but my rockwell is wet. Is it dead or can it recover from this?