Growing in Water (Hydroponics)

For many people, nutrients can be a pretty confusing topic. Not only are there tons of companies to wade through, but some companies have multiple nutrient lines, extra supplements, additives, etc. And once you’re through with that, you still have to figure out how much and how often to feed your plants.

Luckily, many of the major nutrient lines out today will grow great cannabis. However, some can empty your wallet and leave you with much more work than is needed!

When people think of the word ‘hydroponics’, they think of growing with lots of water. Although the term ‘hydroponics’ includes mediums such as coco coir, the term originally referred to growing your plants with their roots in water.

by Sirius Fourside

In this article, I will share how we were able to remedy a case of cannabis root rot in a hydroponic setup. Root rot is often thought of as being "incurable" and I've heard of several cases where growers throw away their cannabis plants that are hit by root rot. I know lots of growers who have tried hydroponic growing, and gave up after running into root rot for the first time.

by Nebula Haze

Which growing medium is right for your cannabis grow? Should you grow hydro, with soil, or a hydro-soil fusion (such as soilless potting mixes)? Which grow medium will produce the results you want?

Today, get a basic explanation of what to expect for each type of cannabis grow medium (including pros/cons, effect on yields, quality, etc)

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by Mrpapaya Mann

Quick Grow Snapshot

4 plants in a 2'x2' grow area, Max height 17"

by Nebula Haze & Sirius Fourside

Quick Grow Snapshot

by Sirius Fourside

See a complete grow journal using this setup (yielded over 20 ounces!)

by scootter82 (follow him on DenverGrows)

Question: Why are my hydroponic marijuana seedlings getting tall and dying?