I wanted to do away with daily watering and at the same time I did not want to use pumps, timers etc, so I experimented with a grow system sometime last year. I planted 7 chili plants in a small tub (18" L x 10" W x 10" H).
The system worked really well, as you can see in the picture (Plants loaded with chilies).
However, there were certain drawbacks - In the initial stages when the plants are small the nutrient requirement is low. The 2 litre bottle filled with nutrients would last for a week. As the plants grow bigger, the nutrient and water intake increased. Now, I need to refill the bottle at least once a day (sometimes twice a day)!!.
Also, lack of aeration in the root zone and salt build up in the grow media are some of the other issues with this system.
I have found a work around to this problem, I am working on a new system design which I will talk about in my next post.
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1 comment:
Hydroponics is very interesting. I have been growing houseplants using the hydroculture technique. Do you also carry stock of the expanded clay pellets etc? Good luck on your venture!
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