YOU WANT WET PLANTS, NOT SOAKED PLANTS
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or many growers, both new and experienced, irrigation control and scheduling in substrate-based systems is
often one of the most confusing aspects
of hydroponics. Frequency, volume,
duration, programming and timing of
nutrient solution application can seem
daunting at first, and the fact that irrigation requirements change throughout
the growing process seems to make this
even more complex. Fortunately, many
of the substrates available these days
are somewhat forgiving of minor irrigation errors. However, maximizing growth
and minimizing root problems depends
on a certain moisture balance being
established and maintained.
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Many of the substrates
available these days are
somewhat forgiving of minor
irrigation errors.”
Irrigation scheduling needs to be matched
to a pla