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I've grown culantro for about 2 seasons. 2-3 weeks germination, develops a tap root so I suggest starting deep. You can try to increase the growth rate by setting it in a high humidity environment ( dome/ziplock etc) + ambient light/heat. I placed my plants in an empty aquarium, under my...

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Placing an insulating material under the mat like Maxsack331 said. I currently have a foam poster board underneath. It essentially reduces heat loss from contact with the surface the mat is on. Don't place it on top!

Straight tap w/Chloroamines here.

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You can also check local Hydroponic shops. They typically stock the commerical BX 4.8 cu ft bales, for ~40. http://www.pthorticu...s-distributors/ <== You can call up a distributor nearby for possible consumer/retail purchases.

Have you tried contacting the nutrient supplier for optimal/max nutrient temps? Heat can destabilize nutrient compositions, and even the plastics in the bucket. I'm looking at my mine and it has it noted that this particular nutrient solution should be kept below 75F. You don't want to be...

Just because my edibles are the one's producing the nutrient solution in the first place. =) Typically you can't tell the exact the ratio of what macronutrients are being used and left behind by the hydroponic plants, or in soil for that matter, without some analytical lab workup. I let soil's...

I do for my non-edibles.

Listening to the Holiday Bowl fireworks.

Thanks all. Looks like I'm in SD Zone 23, about a mile from 24!

I would suggest replacing the "Soft White" CFL with a minimum color temperature of 5000K/6500K (*TYPICALLY* called Daylight) for seedlings. The bulb you have now is cranking out only 2700K. You can find specifications on bulbs online from typical Home Improvement stores before strolling out...

Awesome DIY setup. Just a heads up, water chemistry changes fast with relatively small reservoirs, so watch out once those roots hit the water.

Found me some Caribbean hooks today.

Hello from America's Finest City! (I still like to think so!) Like some here, I've been lurking around as a Guest for while till the point I was on daily. Why not join! Bio Time: 4th year chem undergrad Picked up G-Pa's green thumb young, and been growing since. 1st Gen Asian American = Lots...