Lets Build a Bubble Bucket *Step by Step*

[mordgrow]

I actually am starting to lean towards Rapid Rooters




Here's a quick cloning run down that works well.

http://www.simplyhydro.com/cuttings.htm

anyway, try em both, but I've really come to prefer the rapid rooters to rockwool.

[growilla]

yo love the helpful post..

nice work and thanks!

[ocitown]

Originally Posted by mordgrow

I actually am starting to lean towards Rapid Rooters




Here's a quick cloning run down that works well.

http://www.simplyhydro.com/cuttings.htm

anyway, try em both, but I've really come to prefer the rapid rooters to rockwool.

I just started cloning and am having good results but after reading some good info in that read i should get the 95-100% they promised,im using rockwool and have been using 1/4 nutes and a 6.8ph but that says to use a 5.5 which is what i did soak them in.But ill try the 5.5ph and see if it helps.

And thanx man!!

[DVSRockPyle]

realistically how much would of a yield would you expect from an average plant with this method? More or less than other methods? More or less than if grown in soil?

[mordgrow]

Originally Posted by DVSRockPyle

realistically how much would of a yield would you expect from an average plant with this method? More or less than other methods? More or less than if grown in soil?

noticeable difference in speed of vegitation and flowering, I'd assume the same holds true for yeild, but i've only flowered hydro so i cant personaly compare.

I'm doing my 1st dirt grow now, its definatly lower maintence. a little bit "easier" really. not quite as fun as hydro though for some reason.

[Rumpleforeskin]

I have done both in my setup. Hydro is twice as fast but the yeild per harvest is about the same. So you yeild about twice as much per year.

[jphamac]

Rumpleforeskin,

I'm sorry if this question has been asked but I didn't want to read all 34 pages of comments to find out...

First off, I've just finished my bucket and it works perfect but have not used it yet, still waiting for seeds in the mail! My questions is, do we need some kind of drip system or a way to feed the hydroton at the top? If the water only goes up 1" above the net pot, how does the higher roots get nutrient?

Btw, awesome thread.

[Rumpleforeskin]

The roots will be in your bucket for the most part. No drip system is needed. All the bubbles will cause water vapor to rise up through the hydroton.

[mordgrow]

Originally Posted by Rumpleforeskin

The roots will be in your bucket for the most part. No drip system is needed. All the bubbles will cause water vapor to rise up through the hydroton.

with that being said, untill your roots hit the water, i'd keep your solution level right up to the bottom of the baskets, keep an eye on your plants, hydro lets you know when something is going wrong rather quickly

[drrockso]

I saw in earlier pages where you described how to set up a reservior and have it feeding the bucket as it needs it. Could you possible describe that in a bit more detail? I have everything set up and it's working perfectly, but this is going to be my first hydro grow and I don't quite understand how everything works with the nutrient solution. i.e: How much to keep in the bucket, if I need to add and subtract nutrients myself or if the reservoir does it on it's own. If you have time to explain, I'd greatly appreciate it.

[Rumpleforeskin]

The res hook up is simple. Hook all the drains together with hose or pipe and open the vlaves. I don't give advice on nutrients. I only tell what formula I use ( Lucas ). I am not a great source to get nutrient advice.

[drrockso]

With this setup are you supposed to just leave the roots submerged constantly in nutrient or what? We've got ours built just waiting for germination.

[mordgrow]

Originally Posted by drrockso

With this setup are you supposed to just leave the roots submerged constantly in nutrient or what? We've got ours built just waiting for germination.

yep, roots stay in the solution, thats why its very important to have your airstones / airpumps working.

[ratatata]

Originally Posted by Rumpleforeskin

The roots will be in your bucket for the most part. No drip system is needed. All the bubbles will cause water vapor to rise up through the hydroton.

So until the roots grow and dive into the nute solution, the plant feeds only on water? Since vapor can't contain anything.. or am I missing something here?

[mordgrow]

its not really water vapor, its more like little splashes, from the bubles bursting.

Honestly I bring my nute solution right up to the bottom of the basket, the hydrotron natrualy absorbs the solution and the plant gets it that way, I tryed having it an inch or two below the basket but it didnt work out for me, perhaps my pump wasnt strong enough, YMMV.

just pay attention to the plants, they will tell you when they are happy and when they arent.