The correct way to prepare your nurtient.

September 21, 2009

The correct way to prepare your nutrient tank is to firstly add the finest water you can get your hands on ( reverse osmosis filters are the best and cheapest way to get pure water). Then add part A and stir very well (i use a pump to stir for me). Then part B and do the same stir very well. Adjust your EC level of the tank to the desired level. If you use additives then now is the time to add those into the tank. Finally then check and adjust the PH to betwee 5.5 and 6.5. 6 being the optimum level to reach if possible. Also if you add to much Up or Down solution you cannot correct it. You have to dump the tank and start again. Doh !!

Happy Gardening

Written by jason · Filed Under How to Hydroponic

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19 Responses to “The correct way to prepare your nurtient.”

kamjo on November 4th, 2009 12:10 pm

hi i have Hydroponic food production
jason on November 4th, 2009 11:32 pm

Hi Kamjo

What did you need to know and I will endevour to answer your questions. Have you done the HYdroponicScholl on the front page of my site.

Regards

Jason
jason on November 9th, 2009 6:31 am

Thanks for your enquiry. What did you want to know in particular ?

What are you growing ? What methods are you using ? What media are you using ?

Regards
Jason
lloyd on November 15th, 2009 7:56 am

my plants are dying help!
jason on November 26th, 2009 10:35 pm

Hi what are your symptoms so i can helpp you ? Or you could goto the tools page and down the bottom is a deffeciancy calculator which gives pictutres of different ailments.
Mark on November 27th, 2009 3:28 am

Hi,

I have been growing hydroponic vegetables over the last year.

My vegetables have been moderately successful. I constructed an aeroponic system where my plants roots are sprayed on a set frequency from a reservoir of nutrients.

I have had one noticeable problem, though. It was prevalent on my green bean bushes. It appeared to be like a burl that appears on trees. On my green bean plants, these “knots” would appear on the stems of the bushes – not just some, but eventually on all. The bushes bore green beans, but not as many as I expected.

Would you have any idea what these knots might be and how to prevent them?

Thanks.
jason on November 27th, 2009 5:33 am

Hi Mark,
Sorry but i have never heard of this before except when i grew some tomatoes inside last winter they got large knots as well near the base on the plant. I put this down to the plant thinking it could send some more shoots off. I was flooding the pot with five litres of water in a minute. It would also suggest that the plant is very healthy and strong. So I am not sure why the yeild was down. Did you take any photos and I could possibly get them identified at the local University. I have a contact there that could be able to help. But without a photo of these knots then it is a bit difficult. Hope this helps and feel free to ask more questions.
jason on November 27th, 2009 5:50 am

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jason on November 27th, 2009 5:52 am

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jason on November 27th, 2009 5:53 am

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jason on November 27th, 2009 5:53 am

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Use This email instead. I am very sorry for the mix up.
chris baker on March 20th, 2010 6:01 pm

first id like to say that i am just getting started so i am hydro. dum. so please be patient with me. im building a simple flush sys. you know a pale that is held high to fill plant tank then lowered to drain. when filling plant bed how long do i leave the fluid befor draining? i need things simpilified, like what is a base, is this the same as agitant?
jason on March 21st, 2010 6:31 pm

Please tell me what kind of media you are using as this would determine how frequent to water. Just as a example cocoponics only needs one water a day as clay rocks need 5 to 6 times a day. Looking forward to answering your next question.
Kevin on March 28th, 2010 6:14 pm

I am planning on using the aquarium method with a Styrofoam base for my hydroponic system. How will this support my veggies?
jason on March 29th, 2010 12:15 am

Hi Kevin You are referering to Aquaponics I think. This requires a lot of fish waste to make it work effectively. That means you have to feed the fish a bit extra and house a few more than normal to get the levels of nitrates etc….
The waste produced acts as natural nutrients and feeds the fish. In my research on this subject I found that Silver Perch were the best fish in my opinion as they grew fast so you can sell them at about twelve months. But they are hard to get from the
fisheries. Search in google for backyard auqaponics that site should be very useful to you. Let me know if I can help. Also after you have researched it want to write an article about it. I could publish it for you if you do just a thought. If you do try and take some pictures of your system and tips for other users. I wish you all the best and just ask if you have more questions.
Bruce on May 19th, 2010 3:17 pm

Hi Mark,
Sorry but i have never heard of this before except when i grew some tomatoes inside last winter they got large knots as well near the base on the plant. I put this down to the plant thinking it could send some more shoots off. I was flooding the pot with five litres of water in a minute. It would also suggest that the plant is very healthy and strong. So I am not sure why the yeild was down. Did you take any photos and I could possibly get them identified at the local University. I have a contact there that could be able to help. But without a photo of these knots then it is a bit difficult. Hope this helps and feel free to ask more questions.
jason on October 1st, 2010 2:44 am

Hi I suggest doing the school first as it will explain most of what you need to know. Here is the link: /images/hydroschool.jpg

Happy Growing.
jason on November 26th, 2010 1:34 am

I would start by doing the free Hydroschool and seeing what method takes your interest. Then read up
on the specific methods and o from there.