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[Suby]

ahem

the success of the BB system is the waterfall effect back to the rez abd the use of lava stone to colonize the rootzone.

ie beneficials and porous material (ie lava stone)

try add backs only to a bubble bucket story and let me know if addbacks are possible in every system, try that shit in a drip system you'll be signing the blues about addbacks.

Just Google surface tension because it's not a theory it's a practical application of water dynamics, agitation is what oxygenates.

 

[Nifty]

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[Dan42nepa]

I am trying something else out as well at the moment. I have actually buried an airstone in the middle of each of my 70Litre pots (I use dustbins with holes drilled in the bottom as pots as well). These are connected to the spare 2 outlets on my air-pump. I am hoping that creating an airflow through the soil will help keep the soil more oxygenated. I'll report back on the success of this if anyone likes.


That sounds interesting.. but how would you stop the air stone from being clogged up?

 

[Nifty]

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[Relik]

Hi Nifty, I've tried the airstone-in-the-soil method a few times, and it really works. I used to provide air to the roots of new seedlings and young plants, but after transplanting them in soil in the garden, where they had less oxygen available, they grew back normally after a light stunt.

So you'd want to keep the air in the soil until you harvest, I guess...

Good luck, keep us posted!

 

[clowntown]

Hi Nifty, I've tried the airstone-in-the-soil method a few times, and it really works.

I've heard the exact opposite on multiple occasions; have you done side-by-side comparisons?

 

[Relik]

I haven't done side-by-side comparisons using clones, but seeds from the same mother, several times. Now I know you can say it doesn't mean anything, but seriously, just try it. Also, after you've tried, notice how a plant gets stunted when you remove her air.

As you could expect it, aired plants need more frequent watering because the soil dries out much faster.

I don't mean to post disinformation on these boards, if that's what you were thinking (and no offense in this post )

Peace

 

[Suby]

So when did doing a side by side become the ultimate proof of anything?
I agree disinformation is a problem but growers are still simply allowed to make observations and share them without having a phd and thesis in hand about the subject don't they?
If you feel you disagree with information posted please share why with some info or some insight or....STFU.

Relik did you notive if the roots where more concentrated or knotted around the stone, I've been meaning to try this with a very small airstone in the center of the container and not the bottom where most would escape from the drainage holes.


Suby

 

[clowntown]

I didn't ask for proof, I didn't disagree, I didn't claim disinformation, I simply observed and asked. I was sharing what I've read others have experienced previously, and simply asked if he did a side-by-side since it wasn't clear what he meant by "it really works".

Of course, rarely will you have "ultimate proof" of anything -- MJ growing or otherwise -- without extensive controlled testing, but a side-by-side testing is a lot more conclusive and will give you a much better idea than not.

I'm so sorry for asking a question.

Tho thorry thir, won't happen again!

 

[Relik]

Hi Suby

No particular change in the root pattern in my case, but the speed of growth (both foliage and root growth) seemed improved. Besides, they grew very tight until I removed the air (shocked them for about 24h), then stretched a bit. Nothing dramatic though.

Also, I did it just like you said you'd do it. Knowing that air will follow the path of least resistance, I placed the airstone about halfway through the container, with perlite around and on top of it.

I guess going all the way through flowering with a similar system could be interesting...

Peace

 

[Nifty]

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[Guest]

hello,

just read the whole thread and wanted to say that i to have an airstone in my pot and another pump connected to a glass of water with clones in them.now,the clones will be fully rooted within a few days and was wondering if i should redirect this airflow to my watering water (no comment on this statement...) or should i shove it in the soil along with my other airstone?

very interesting thread, allready bookmarked, will be checked regulary