Hello All,
This is my first year trying out hydroponics. I have read a lot of information and spoken with many members of THP this past year and finally put together a dutch bucket type system this year.
I am having a problem that I have not been able to find a remedy for quite yet. I figured I would post to see if anyone might be able to help.
Here are some of my quick system vitals: (see pics below also)
1. Dutch bucket system currently has 14 plants (3 bell peppers and 11 tomatoes). The peppers do not seem to be affected by the same issue as the tomatoes. This system is currently setup inside in our "sun room" on the south side of our house.
2. I have been using straight tap water as the base (well water). The ppm of this water starts at around 330. I do not have a EC tester.
3. My nutrient mix is using the following equal parts(by weight) MasterBlend 4-18-38 and Calcium Nitrate 15.5-0-0 along with 1/2 part Epsom Salts. Overall ppm of the solution once the nutrients have been added is around 1300 - 1500.
4. I try to maintain a pH just under 6.
5. I have only had this setup going since around mid to late May.
6. I have my pump on for 15 minutes 4 times a day.
Problem: Newer tomato leaves are wanting to curl up.
This I have tried so far. None of which have really made a significant difference.
1. Full reservoir change.
2. The reservoir water didn't feel hot to the touch, but I tried adding a frozen bottle of water to cool it down a bit.
3. I read somewhere that too much nitrogen may cause this type of problem. I dumped the reservoir and currently have just straight tap water in the system for the past 2 days. No changes so far.
The plants have maintained a crazy rate of growth. They have almost grown a foot in the past week, but I have not been able to get the new leaf growth to straighten out.
Pictures:
Setup:
Tomato Leaf Curl 6/17.
Tomato Leaf Curl 6/23
Any suggestions would help greatly.
Thanks
This is my first year trying out hydroponics. I have read a lot of information and spoken with many members of THP this past year and finally put together a dutch bucket type system this year.
I am having a problem that I have not been able to find a remedy for quite yet. I figured I would post to see if anyone might be able to help.
Here are some of my quick system vitals: (see pics below also)
1. Dutch bucket system currently has 14 plants (3 bell peppers and 11 tomatoes). The peppers do not seem to be affected by the same issue as the tomatoes. This system is currently setup inside in our "sun room" on the south side of our house.
2. I have been using straight tap water as the base (well water). The ppm of this water starts at around 330. I do not have a EC tester.
3. My nutrient mix is using the following equal parts(by weight) MasterBlend 4-18-38 and Calcium Nitrate 15.5-0-0 along with 1/2 part Epsom Salts. Overall ppm of the solution once the nutrients have been added is around 1300 - 1500.
4. I try to maintain a pH just under 6.
5. I have only had this setup going since around mid to late May.
6. I have my pump on for 15 minutes 4 times a day.
Problem: Newer tomato leaves are wanting to curl up.
This I have tried so far. None of which have really made a significant difference.
1. Full reservoir change.
2. The reservoir water didn't feel hot to the touch, but I tried adding a frozen bottle of water to cool it down a bit.
3. I read somewhere that too much nitrogen may cause this type of problem. I dumped the reservoir and currently have just straight tap water in the system for the past 2 days. No changes so far.
The plants have maintained a crazy rate of growth. They have almost grown a foot in the past week, but I have not been able to get the new leaf growth to straighten out.
Pictures:
Setup:
Tomato Leaf Curl 6/17.
Tomato Leaf Curl 6/23
Any suggestions would help greatly.
Thanks