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Root Oxygen: For the newbie growers only. lol

Greeting Newbie growers.

You may find this interesting! Maybe.

It this has been covered before, I apologize.



One of the most overlooked elements; (Common knowledge for all the season growers here) . Oxygen in the root system,

Back in the late 70’s in collage I did a few semesters in botany, mainly concentrating on some experiments with roots systems and what was necessary for maximum growth potential.

Besides the normal nutrients, microbes and minerals ECT, one experiment had to do with oxygenated water, these were hands one comparison experiments; side by side what ifs.

With some of these simple techniques the plant growth was as much as 3 times larger, depending upon the soil density. The heaver the soil the greater the difference, but works some no matter what soil you have!

One of the differences between warm and cold water is the amount of oxygen it contains cold water holds more oxygen then warm but is counter acted by cooling the soil, roots, and ultimately the plant temporarily stunting its growth a little.

Several techniques were implemented including installing vertically 1-1/2 inch hollow perforated tubes around the plant allowing the roots to penetrate them and absorb the natural noninvasive oxygen flow. (Outcome, difference about half again as much growth may be less)

Another experiment was with the use of an aquarium pump complete with air stones. 3 stones were strategically placed at the bottom of the 7 gal containers, with the pumps running 24/7 and some; on and off 50% of the time, some for only an hour after watering. No difference in the 3 applications but the outcome was twice the size in plant growth in heavy soil.

A third experiment had to do with infusing oxygen within the water itself and watering business as usual, techniques used, Aquarium pump and stones in pails of warm water, Air compressor and kitchen blender, results: kitchen blender won over all growth trials. Delivered more oxygen faster to the root system, not all air bubbles make it to the root system bursting at the surface. outcome: growth as much as 3 times in plant size!

Not everyone will see these results like this, but the denser your soil the less oxygen it gets naturally.

Google it! Recommended oxygen 5 to 8 or more PPM

I water on a very large scale 330 gal. tanks so I use an air compressor, In smaller container gardening you can use a blender, drill and drywall mud mixer, paint mixer ect. (Not every time if you don’t want) and add your Epsom salts, aspirins, fish emulations, or ferts of your choosing, and whatever else and see fit. Water immediately after mixing.

I live in a cold weather climate, grow season in short, but through this technique and some others I use; in many cases even my hab plants will produce 150 to 200 or more rip pods, (on a good season) it’s not by accident. I hope!

In conclusion; I hope this lead you into doing some research and maybe a greater harvest! Have a great day and happy growing.

Just thought I’d share.

Cheers, SC

P.S. Not so good in literature class.


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Awesome stuff man! So, if someone wanted to use this oxygenated-water, how could one easily apply it to his, or her, garden? Would you just shove a bunch of air into some water, then quickly water with said water? I have a large air compressor, so I guess I could just shove an air-spray nozzle down into a 5 gallon bucket of water. Would that even work?
I guess what I'm asking is what is the "adding oxygen to water for dummies" version? lol That and the CHEAPEST way!
 
Awesome stuff man! So, if someone wanted to use this oxygenated-water, how could one easily apply it to his, or her, garden? Would you just shove a bunch of air into some water, then quickly water with said water? I have a large air compressor, so I guess I could just shove an air-spray nozzle down into a 5 gallon bucket of water. Would that even work?
I guess what I'm asking is what is the "adding oxygen to water for dummies" version? lol That and the CHEAPEST way!


Hay Hp.

I use an air compressor with a long wand with a t shirt type cloth secured tightly to the end to breakup the air into small bubbles so the answer is yes.

SC

By the way HP the wand I use is just a 4' piece of break line with the end flared, bail wire to keep the cloth on above the flare or something like it.
 
You can oxygenate water if you allow it to sit and add an air stone too,

SC did you do anything with supersaturation? Not something to worry about normally, but those whose water is pumped directly could see this situation.
 
You can oxygenate water if you allow it to sit and add an air stone too,

SC did you do anything with supersaturation? Not something to worry about normally, but those whose water is pumped directly could see this situation.

Good Question! In some forms of hydro the roots grow in mid air, so I think they will only take what they need.

We had no issues with that. the hydroponics division pumped in pure O2 and eventually killed there plants but that was there goal. (tolerance) oxygen soil testers are available for purchase.

We run oxygenators in all of our green houses for the auto watering systems the exact ppm to start is something I would have to ask my partner, between production and delivery there is quite a loss with our over head system

I discern on my home scale what works for me the last 30 some years. This article is mainly for awareness and research, what we did was more than 30 years ago, science and techniques have come a long way since then.

The facts still remains, and hope that someone will enlighten me as well with alternative home delivery systems, I think that any one applying this application should do there home work first!

Thanks SC
 
Once you apply the oxygenated water to the soil, is the oxygen not filtered out by the soil?
Also, how long do I have after I apply the oxygen to the water to use it for watering?
Last question, I promise! Lol. Does an air compressor really pump out pure oxygen? I assume not. With that said, would any of the extra elements affect the roots?
 
Once you apply the oxygenated water to the soil, is the oxygen not filtered out by the soil?yes as I mentioned in the first post. some but not all. Air molecules are smaller then water molecules; so they hitch a ride.

Also, how long do I have after I apply the oxygen to the water to use it for watering? Again as mentioned in the first post Immediately if not sooner. OK the sooner the better.

las t question, I promise! Lol. Does an air compressor really pump out pure oxygen? absolutely not :) I assume not. With that said, would any of the extra elements affect the roots?Sorry one tooooo many questions.:lol: I have no idea! I just do it and it works.:think:

Cheers, SC
 
Greeting Newbie growers.

You may find this interesting! Maybe.

It this has been covered before, I apologize.



One of the most overlooked elements; (Common knowledge for all the season growers here) . Oxygen in the root system,

Back in the late 70’s in collage I did a few semesters in botany, mainly concentrating on some experiments with roots systems and what was necessary for maximum growth potential.

Besides the normal nutrients, microbes and minerals ECT, one experiment had to do with oxygenated water, these were hands one comparison experiments; side by side what ifs.

With some of these simple techniques the plant growth was as much as 3 times larger, depending upon the soil density. The heaver the soil the greater the difference, but works some no matter what soil you have!

One of the differences between warm and cold water is the amount of oxygen it contains cold water holds more oxygen then warm but is counter acted by cooling the soil, roots, and ultimately the plant temporarily stunting its growth a little.

Several techniques were implemented including installing vertically 1-1/2 inch hollow perforated tubes around the plant allowing the roots to penetrate them and absorb the natural noninvasive oxygen flow. (Outcome, difference about half again as much growth may be less)

Another experiment was with the use of an aquarium pump complete with air stones. 3 stones were strategically placed at the bottom of the 7 gal containers, with the pumps running 24/7 and some; on and off 50% of the time, some for only an hour after watering. No difference in the 3 applications but the outcome was twice the size in plant growth in heavy soil.

A third experiment had to do with infusing oxygen within the water itself and watering business as usual, techniques used, Aquarium pump and stones in pails of warm water, Air compressor and kitchen blender, results: kitchen blender won over all growth trials. Delivered more oxygen faster to the root system, not all air bubbles make it to the root system bursting at the surface. outcome: growth as much as 3 times in plant size!

Not everyone will see these results like this, but the denser your soil the less oxygen it gets naturally.

Google it! Recommended oxygen 5 to 8 or more PPM

I water on a very large scale 330 gal. tanks so I use an air compressor, In smaller container gardening you can use a blender, drill and drywall mud mixer, paint mixer ect. (Not every time if you don’t want) and add your Epsom salts, aspirins, fish emulations, or ferts of your choosing, and whatever else and see fit. Water immediately after mixing.

I live in a cold weather climate, grow season in short, but through this technique and some others I use; in many cases even my hab plants will produce 150 to 200 or more rip pods, (on a good season) it’s not by accident. I hope!

In conclusion; I hope this lead you into doing some research and maybe a greater harvest! Have a great day and happy growing.

Just thought I’d share.

Cheers, SC

P.S. Not so good in literature class.


hundreds of more like it!


i think you can see benefits from a garden hose with a high power spay nozzle into a water container like a five gallon bucket will add o2 to the water (if nozzle is above the water line to incorporate air). I read this thinking... a mountain stream has more o2 in the water than a slow river does due to the water running over rocks and minute rapids effect of the stream.. trout love it, bet our peppers will too. Thanks for sharing this!! lots to think about. atmosphere at sea level is mostly nitrogen with about 20 % oxygen.. so maybe the nitrogen is a benefit as well.

Cheers Everyone!!
 
WOW!! Thats really nice to know!A total nubie like me (2nd year only;() can defenitaly use that type of info!it makes total sence but id never would have thought of it! thanks again!
 
I hate to argue chemistry, but it’s most likely not O2 but Nitrogen that’s helping the plants if you’re using aerated water. Since, Nitrogen makes up over 70% of our atmosphere it is probably what is being held by the water and helping the plants grow, not the oxygen which plants only need after it gets dark. We all know that nitrogen is very important element for plant growth. It doesn’t make any difference in the validity of this post just a slight technical error, possibly.
Thanks for the post I’m just wondering how it affects the heat of the peppers. Does better growth lead to hotter peppers, milder peppers or no change? any help there?
 
Dont forget that we are not only looking after the needs of the plant but also the needs of the good micro organisms in the soil. Oxygen helps these.
As for your take on the nitrogen i tend to agree.

Hotter peppers are generaly produced from a hotter environment.
 
Atmospheric Nitrogen is NOT bioavailable.


Nitrogen fixation


Furthermore... water has a max rate of O2 holding dependent on temp and pressure... You will simply raise the level to the max by this method making it easier for all O2 using organisms to have less competition for the available O2. Not sure how this will play out with the non-aerobic stuff.
 
Sorry for the misunderstanding, I meant as a reference to the oxygen that we breath (air) and thought that every one new that air is approximately 78% nitrogen, thanks for clearing that up!
 
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