Blue Gelato 41 DWC trial run

Shorter update now, bigger update during smoke report coming soon... This was my first DWC and because I'm still new with growing in general, I have quickly made the decision that DWC hydroponics is for me! The speed and ease of the entire process is un matched in soil. Adjustments can be made in the fly. No salt build up to worry about. It's also a cleaner process with no "dirt" to worry about. There is still an understanding and details that need met. Aeration of tap water is a must as well as using synthetic nutrients meant for hydroponics. pH is effected by several things and will constantly fluctuate. Temperature is important to keep under 75 or IMO under 73 degrees. Removing your water pump from the grow tent is an easy way to lesson the temp of the air into the water. Changing the water every 7 days is critical especially if you cannot always guarantee pH is within 5.5-6.5..briefly being out of range is not very harmful so replacing the entire pot with a fresh mix of nutrients once a week and only topping with fresh aerated water on the days in between. Allow the water to get at least to the bottom half of the root ball before each watering. This will promote root growth during this time with no damage as the water is always spitting moisture and the area above the water is very humid and moist keeping the roots wet all over. Quick final note. Dwc grows fast, be prepared to drill your buckets so you have a place to tie to for lst or plan scrog nets. Either a drain system is needed or a fluid transfer pump to empty the pots as eventually there size make it hard to remove the plant just to dump the bucket for a refill so planning ahead for this is a must. I pop my lid, slide it over and stick a fluid transfer pump in to remove and refill the pots. Absolutely thrilled with hydro and the bud is the most dank I have ever smelled. Wow super skunky blueberry smell. Sorry for the fingers on the buds in some pictures. 😀Stay tuned for full update.