NFT Reading material/links

[wutang]

Hey all

So you might have heard me babbling about NFT before and how difficult I found it compared to soil grows...but that may be just that my soil grow was better because I had a bit more experience in general growing by then.

I've done 2 grows in NFT, both ended up with monstrous tree trunks, but the first I totally messed up with environment i.e. no temp/humidity control in a discreet grow cupboard. Second one I almost got there and then I had issues with fluctuating ph..from which I read is now normal...its about how you control the upwards swing.

Seeing as I have the GT205 for a single plant..and some nutes..I want to give it another go...but this time I want to get it bang on so want to do as much reading and absorb as many useful tips from the experts here.

I have a water circulator, heater, and the pump of course. Do I need any more gear inside the tank?

If anyone can recommend any reading I would appreciate it.

I'll be using Cyco Platinum Grow and Bloom with some Orca Mycorrhizae. I also have some other pk13 stuff I think, but will get a clear list when I go back in the shed.

From what I understand, water needs to be completely changed weekly, and topped up during the week if necessary.

I've got the tools; essentials ph and ec pens with calibration for each

Ph down as I live in an area with high ph

Thanks all

Wu

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Hey all

So you might have heard me babbling about NFT before and how difficult I found it compared to soil grows...but that may be just that my soil grow was better because I had a bit more experience in general growing by then.

I've done 2 grows in NFT, both ended up with monstrous tree trunks, but the first I totally messed up with environment i.e. no temp/humidity control in a discreet grow cupboard. Second one I almost got there and then I had issues with fluctuating ph..from which I read is now normal...its about how you control the upwards swing.

Seeing as I have the GT205 for a single plant..and some nutes..I want to give it another go...but this time I want to get it bang on so want to do as much reading and absorb as many useful tips from the experts here.

I have a water circulator, heater, and the pump of course. Do I need any more gear inside the tank?

If anyone can recommend any reading I would appreciate it.

I'll be using Cyco Platinum Grow and Bloom with some Orca Mycorrhizae. I also have some other pk13 stuff I think, but will get a clear list when I go back in the shed.

From what I understand, water needs to be completely changed weekly, and topped up during the week if necessary.

I've got the tools; essentials ph and ec pens with calibration for each

Ph down as I live in an area with high ph

Thanks all

Wu

I used to use bicarbonate as I was in soil too. Apparently, especially in hydroponics this van bind up Calcium and cause lock out issues.
From @GHO the other day with his bongo jungle translation

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....oh and that orca stuff is supposed to be pretty good for hydro I heard.