First DWC grow. Everyone welcome

[KotasKush]

So I’m new to this site so hopefully I’m posting in the right place. I’ve found great results with coco coir but want to take things to the next level. I’ll always do my own research and I feel confident in this DWC journey but it never hurts to have an extra set of veteran eyes to whip me into shape. Grow starts in a week and a half and I hope ya’ll will join me. I’m using vivosun 4 bucket DWC kit and have the following seeds from growers choice.

ASIAN FANTASY for the second time (My jewel from my very first grow)

THE HOG (Pure indica pretty hyped)

BLACK CHERRY PUNCH(Last second replacement for lemon kush bc I want indica dominant to help keep a tight canopy)

GODFATHER OG (All around banger)

My experience with growers choice has been great. I’ve heard some bad reviews but in my experience I’ve only gotten one wack strain that wasn’t crazy strong like the rest and they replaced the seeds within the week no charge. Other than that I see why they have a 90% germ guarantee bc I’ve only been able to use it once out of 20 or so strains.
I’ll be using a floraflex 700w LED and General Hydroponics kit with cal mag and silica. Also getting RO filter. Any recommendations would be nice. Also a concern of mine is water temp. I don’t wanna add another 200 bucks for water chiller and worst case I’ll use frozen water bottles but my tent stays cool and never have heat issues. How necessary is the chiller?

 

[Mathimus]

In veg, your plants can take up to about 85°. When they hit 90, you will see noticeable stress with leaf wilting and larfy growth. The most important thing when you can't control the heat is keeping your grow clean - including the reservoir and plant sites. About 72° is the catalyst for root rot, but the cleaner you keep things the less likely it is to occur. Orca.

Flowering is different. I always aim at no more than 78°. The flower sites can't take the heat and increased moisture with the water dissipation from the dwc. Mold and pm will happen. I foliar about twice a week with a mix of about 7ml silica to 11 drops of gh ph down to 700ml of water. It increases their natural resistance to mold or pm and increases growth and nutrient uptake. I personally have always relied on a portable ac for smaller grows. Yes, it is more money, but a sound investment for maintaining the foliage and root zone. If your tent is already cool and you keep it clean, you probably don't have anything to worry about.

 

[KotasKush]

In veg, your plants can take up to about 85°. When they hit 90, you will see noticeable stress with leaf wilting and larfy growth. The most important thing when you can't control the heat is keeping your grow clean - including the reservoir and plant sites. About 72° is the catalyst for root rot, but the cleaner you keep things the less likely it is to occur. Orca.

Flowering is different. I always aim at no more than 78°. The flower sites can't take the heat and increased moisture with the water dissipation from the dwc. Mold and pm will happen. I foliar about twice a week with a mix of about 7ml silica to 11 drops of gh ph down to 700ml of water. It increases their natural resistance to mold or pm and increases growth and nutrient uptake. I personally have always relied on a portable ac for smaller grows. Yes, it is more money, but a sound investment for maintaining the foliage and root zone. If your tent is already cool and you keep it clean, you probably don't have anything to worry about.

Thanks. Those numbers are a little more relaxed than what I’ve researched. Like you said my understanding was 72 or under or I’ll take action. Better safe than sorry in my opinion. The kit is still on the way so I haven’t tested temp yet but will do first thing. Plus using a new light that’ll also be here soon. but from what I’ve heard good on temp but ya never know. Im very clean and organized so I think im a good fit for this type of grow and I understand the importance of investing in equipment. I like to find the best bang for my buck but I shoot for the best quality that’s affordable. Still early on so upgrades happen every grow.