Afternoon all, I haven't posted in some time, but stop by now and again to see what's new. Had a old seed pop and haven't grown in some time and I got to thinkin.....
I was taught the let them "chase" the water and the roots will just like the plant grows towards the light source.
My brain thinks that one of the advantages of hydroponics is that you can deliver the optimum amounts and types of nutrients in a fashion they can absorb quickly and you get advanced growth.
Out of necessity of being away for work, a while back I started running my return tube from the chiller thru a "T" that had silicone tubing around it with holes drilled in. It keeps the stones wet and rarely has overwatered it and been an issue.
That's all and great, but I've never been that impressed with my early root growth either with or without this watering aid. So know I question if I'm holding them back out of convenience when it may not be needed?
So my two thoughts are, is giving them a readily available early source helping them grow early without strain, or.... is me making it easy on them not making them push themselves sort of like the fan blowing on them helps strengthen the stem?
All polite thoughts are welcome here!
A couple of pics to show what I'm trying to describe......
Nice even draining!
Thanks all and stay safe,
MT
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