I experimented with growing hydroponic flowers indoors and the results were amazing! More info on getting started with hydroponics on our website! www.simplegree...
Can you let me know how long from seed to flower? I am running a hydroponics unit at our school and I am trying to see how many days (give or take) we will need for certain veggies and flowers. Thank you!
You need way more Phophorus in the NPK fertilizer than with lettuce, which needs lots of N for leafy growth. You want twice as much P value as N. P is for fruiting and flowering. I've used REMO before, they have a 7-stage kit they sell. They have a small mini-pack that'll grow you an entire room full of flowers for around $100 (as opposed to the commercial-sized jugs). Basically the concentrations of NPK change over time, more N at the start and more P,K at the end. I'd be curious to know the difference in ph requirements: the alkalinity/acidity levels of the nutrient.
I grew compact zinnias from seed that get to around 12" tall. In this case I used MaxiBloom as a nutrient, with a higher phosphorus content that what I use for lettuce.
Got a question for you. I'm working on a 4 rail system. About 90% done. But I have a concern. I rent and I live on the 2nd floor. So I'm little more afraid of leaks vs having the system in a basement. Is there any suggestions you might have. I was thinking of going as far as having a large flat pan under the system and buying those water detection sensors. So if any water gets out id have enough warning to turn off the system instead of worse case scenario dumping 10+ gallons on the floor. Thanks :)
In the 5+ years I've been running these systems continuously, I've never had more than a few drops leak out. But if you want to be extra careful, you could put a tray on the shelf below and have that drain into the reservoir.
@adaptive-tom7143 I grow well established plants with large root systems (3moths+) in nfc, and I've had roots grow through glue on pvc pipes and cause big leaks. I have switched to silicone to see if the same would happen. A large root system could also cause the water flow to be slowed down so much that the water starts overflowing from the top of nfc, or wherever the closest opening is. I would keep in mind that nfc channels are used most commonly for quicker grows (1-2month lettuce) and smaller root systems. Anything else you should think through well, and monitor.
Let me know in the comments if you've been trying anything unique in your hydroponic setups! I'd love to hear new ideas of what to try!
what type of light cycle are you using for flowering? 12/12?
I grew petunias and it was amazing.
Can we grow roses hydroponically? Not just propagating but actually growing?
What kind of fertiliser are you using for the flowers?
Can you let me know how long from seed to flower? I am running a hydroponics unit at our school and I am trying to see how many days (give or take) we will need for certain veggies and flowers. Thank you!
I would estimate 45-60 days from seed to flower for the zinnias.
Any recommendations on the seeds you used and nutrients for flowers (relative to those used for lettuce)
You need way more Phophorus in the NPK fertilizer than with lettuce, which needs lots of N for leafy growth.
You want twice as much P value as N. P is for fruiting and flowering.
I've used REMO before, they have a 7-stage kit they sell. They have a small mini-pack that'll grow you an entire room full of flowers for around $100 (as opposed to the commercial-sized jugs).
Basically the concentrations of NPK change over time, more N at the start and more P,K at the end.
I'd be curious to know the difference in ph requirements: the alkalinity/acidity levels of the nutrient.
I grew compact zinnias from seed that get to around 12" tall. In this case I used MaxiBloom as a nutrient, with a higher phosphorus content that what I use for lettuce.
Got a question for you. I'm working on a 4 rail system. About 90% done.
But I have a concern. I rent and I live on the 2nd floor. So I'm little more afraid of leaks vs having the system in a basement.
Is there any suggestions you might have.
I was thinking of going as far as having a large flat pan under the system and buying those water detection sensors. So if any water gets out id have enough warning to turn off the system instead of worse case scenario dumping 10+ gallons on the floor.
Thanks :)
Or am I overthinking it and if there is a leak it would be small and maybe a paper under the system would be enough to see wet spots.
In the 5+ years I've been running these systems continuously, I've never had more than a few drops leak out. But if you want to be extra careful, you could put a tray on the shelf below and have that drain into the reservoir.
@adaptive-tom7143 I grow well established plants with large root systems (3moths+) in nfc, and I've had roots grow through glue on pvc pipes and cause big leaks. I have switched to silicone to see if the same would happen. A large root system could also cause the water flow to be slowed down so much that the water starts overflowing from the top of nfc, or wherever the closest opening is. I would keep in mind that nfc channels are used most commonly for quicker grows (1-2month lettuce) and smaller root systems. Anything else you should think through well, and monitor.