by Hydroponic System May Need A Bubbler:
If you are new to hydroponic gardening, you may be confused by all the different kinds of available systems. There is a dry, gel, Ruffle, Ebb and Flow, and every other system that you can think of.
What you may not know is that you can buy a hydroponic system without a bubbler. Also, you may not know that a bubbler is an added expense when you decide to buy a complete hydroponic system rather than purchasing each item individually.
Let’s go over why a bubbler is such a good addition to a hydroponic system. When you use a hydroponic system to grow flowers or herbs, the plants can become dehydrated or overwatered and rotting or mould. When you add a bubbler to your system, the water is oxygenated, which keeps the roots healthy and helps absorb excess salts. The result is healthier plants that are better able to resist stress.
So why should you use a bubbler? Let’s look at three key areas that a hydroponic system fails and why a bubbler helps combat these problems.
Saving Time
Without a doubt, saving time is the biggest benefit of a hydroponic system. There is nothing faster to insert into your schedule than to type a quick “ping” and have your hydroponic system do the rest for you.
Think about it: with a timer, you only have to wait a few minutes for your plants to respond. The result is immediate. You can turn your system on with a little effort, feed your plants, and get rid of the pests, with decades saved between daily watering.
Temperature
The second key benefit of a hydroponic system is temperature. The perfect medium for optimal temperature is water with some proper trace elements. The most important key is to keep your system operating at 95 degrees and under.
Sure, you can go to your local grocery store and buy a temperature indicators kit, but why take the chance? Especially if you live in a harsh winter climate. The same concept goes for outdoor temperature indicators, which are often overly expensive.
Light
The third benefit of a hydroponic system is to provide the proper amount of light to your plants. The proper light frequency varies based on the type of orchids you are growing. You can never go wrong if you use the orchid growing tips found in The Orchid Care Guide.
The Growspot Touch TEE uses a new technology called the “Light-Emitting Diode” or “LED” light technology. It is the most advanced LED grow light on the market. It is key-used by growers around the world because of its unmatched brightness and low-temperature lamp. That means you can work easier, with fewer problems, and a higher yield when growing orchids with low light requirements.
Recirculating Carbon dioxide
Plants need carbon dioxide to manufacture sugar, which is phosphorous, and chlorophyll. Plants breathe in oxygen and breath out carbon dioxide. Most denser plants need more carbon dioxide, while sun-loving plants like lettuce and cabbage grow best with much less light.
An easy way to increase your plant’s carbon dioxide levels is to top them with a shovel frequently. Scatter this material throughout the base of your plant as though it were flowers. This will spill over the top of the soil and add significant amounts of extra carbon dioxide to the air.
If this is not an option for you, try circulating your plants’ carbon dioxide via an air pump and a fan. These can continuously circulate carbon dioxide and prevent a buildup of gas in the air. Another option is to mist your plants’ leaves occasionally. Misting your plants’ leaves so that they are only partially shaded by the light is also an option, and it is effective too.
If you cannot afford an automated air circulation system for your plants, try to make good use of the space that you have in your grow room. You could place a small fan near your plants and place leaves on top of it. This will help them to get the breeze and will also help to raise humidity.
Humidity Buffers
There are many things you can do to help maintain proper humidity in your grow room. The most common among these techniques is to mist your plants’ leaves. Another beneficial technique is to place your plants in a humidifier. Humidifiers work by spraying a misted water or CO2 solution over your plants, creating a certain level of humidity that your plants like. Many choose to use a humidifier inside their grow room, and this seems to work very well. However, if you are using one of these humidifiers away outside your grow space, it may be wise to disconnect your CO2 Relay due to the fullness of the air.
