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mookieblaylock
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Hello everyone,
I'm seeking some help and guidance for my first grow using my AeroGarden XL. A friend of mine had one available so I thought I'd give this a try - I've used the guide that Aeroweed.info provides, but that is for the much smaller Bounty. I have all the things needed to start and maintain the plants (nutrients, sheers, lights, seeds, gloves, goggles, PH testing meter, etc.), I would like advice and clarity on the steps to see if I'm getting it right.
Here is how I understand it:
- put the flora series nutrients in a two gallon water holder stir and mix throughly (i've read that you should let sink water sit for 24-hours before entering the nutrients is that true?)
- check the PH of the water, between 5.5 and 6.5 (daily checks to assure it's in that range)
- set up the light cycle and water pump (using auto grow seeds, 20/4 light cycle, 30min on 60min off for water pump during vege stage then switched during flowering)
- change the water every 7-10 days
with the water change, what is a good way to do so? siphon it? would i pretty much just repeat the first step and pour the fresh ph balanced water into the empty water tank?
- repeat water steps until harvesting
Am I missing something? Any advice? Should I use only one of the seed holders or both? I would really appreciate the feedback. tips, tricks, do's& don'ts. Here are photos of my set up/equipment I have as well.
I'm seeking some help and guidance for my first grow using my AeroGarden XL. A friend of mine had one available so I thought I'd give this a try - I've used the guide that Aeroweed.info provides, but that is for the much smaller Bounty. I have all the things needed to start and maintain the plants (nutrients, sheers, lights, seeds, gloves, goggles, PH testing meter, etc.), I would like advice and clarity on the steps to see if I'm getting it right.
Here is how I understand it:
- put the flora series nutrients in a two gallon water holder stir and mix throughly (i've read that you should let sink water sit for 24-hours before entering the nutrients is that true?)
- check the PH of the water, between 5.5 and 6.5 (daily checks to assure it's in that range)
- set up the light cycle and water pump (using auto grow seeds, 20/4 light cycle, 30min on 60min off for water pump during vege stage then switched during flowering)
- change the water every 7-10 days
with the water change, what is a good way to do so? siphon it? would i pretty much just repeat the first step and pour the fresh ph balanced water into the empty water tank?
- repeat water steps until harvesting
Am I missing something? Any advice? Should I use only one of the seed holders or both? I would really appreciate the feedback. tips, tricks, do's& don'ts. Here are photos of my set up/equipment I have as well.