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February 23rd, 2010, 10:15 PM
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Hydroponics Static Solution Culture
 I just call it starting seed but Sandman insists I use the correct term.Here are a few pics of his new found hobby. All he needed to start was an aquarium, styrofoam, tinfoil, plastic cups, vermiculite, perlite, a perforated tube, air pump, and a grow lamp. He also chooses to test the pH (oy, he had to correct that, "it's a CAPITAL H mom"  ) level of the water. How it looks put together. The top view. He used a knife to cut out holes in the styrofoam...what a mess!
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February 23rd, 2010, 10:20 PM
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Front view. He used his dad's drill
 to put holes into the plastic cups. He has to fill the tank up with more water so they're closer to the grow lamp.We welcomed Roman Chamomile who was born sometime during the day yesterday  .
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February 23rd, 2010, 10:25 PM
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Congrats on the new sprout!
 Man, that's a weird looking set-up, though! What's the foil do?  And do you add nutrients to the water then?
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February 23rd, 2010, 10:29 PM
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 . I'll get Sandman on to explain it, it is his hobby .
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February 23rd, 2010, 10:33 PM
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The foil is to keep sunlight out of the water, since direct light would promote algae growth, which is obviously bad for the plants. I do use a nutrient solution as well, it is PureBlend Pro Grow from BotaniCare, it is 3-2-4, mainly used for herbs and such.
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February 23rd, 2010, 10:35 PM
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So why is the grow light ok and not sunlight
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February 23rd, 2010, 10:36 PM
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Won't the grow light promote algae growth, too? (Can you tell I have no idea how they grow stuff hydroponically?
I've always wanted to grow my own hydroponic tomatoes, though )
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