This guide will show you how to plant seeds in a compact hydroponic system known as the bubbleponics kits. Compared to other hydroponics systems, this method yields higher yields and faster harvests. Before we dive deeper into the Bubbleponics system, let's first explain how the hydroponics system works.
Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in water without using soil. The good thing about this system is that the plants grow faster than growing them in soil. Apart from that, it offers better plant yields compared to soil gardening. Different types of hydroponics systems such as hydroponics, wick systems, drip, nutrient filling techniques, aeroponics and bubbleponic systems there is.
It is a system in which the roots of plants are suspended in a nutrient solution. This solution contains a large amount of oxygen generated from air stones. Thanks to this kind of setting, the plants are sure to get the required amount of oxygen and nutrients.
In the Bubbleponic system, plant roots are immersed in a reservoir containing a nutrient-rich solution. Plant roots are supported in net pots and secured with air stones as the primary growth medium. These air stones are usually made of clay.
The good thing about airstone is that it is highly porous and lightweight. As a result, it provides plants with sufficient oxygen to support their structures.
The air tube is also an important component. An air pump is used to push the nutrient solution into the roots.
Once you have set up your Bubbleponic system, you should check your plants daily. It should also be set up in a convenient way that allows you to see inside. Now there is an important point to consider. Make sure the pipe is properly connected to the netpot. Don't forget to check if the nutrient solution is dripping from the pot. Nothing should float in the nutrient solution. This makes it easier to detect when problems occur.
another thing to watch out for is pH, especially when exchanging solutions in reservoirs. Different plants require different pH levels. This means you need to know the correct pH for the type of plant you are growing.
The Bubbleponic system requires lights to be off until the seedlings begin to germinate. After this, you can give it plenty of light for 18-24 hours a day. This should be done until the flowering period is reached. At this stage, you need to provide light throughout.
When installing the bulb, it should be at least 4 inches away from the plant. You can also use your palm to measure the amount of heat reaching your plants to protect them from excess heat.
Due to the compact nature of the Bubbleponics system, avoid using lights that generate a lot of heat. Instead, you should use small LED lights that provide red, white, and blue light according to different stages of plant growth.
In terms of nutrients, clones and seedlings require only a quarter of the recommended amount during the first week. After that, a quarter of the nutrients should be added every three days until the leaves begin to unfold. Avoid giving plants more nutrients in the early stages as this can damage the plants.
You'll know right away that you've added more nutrients than you need when the tips of the leaves begin to turn brown or yellow. At the vegetative stage, plants grow faster. This means you need more nutrients. For best results, you should use the required amount of nutrients each day.
Flowering is another important stage for all plants and takes 2-3 weeks. You should continue to change the plant solution weekly while checking for changes in root color.