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!
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 assume not. With that said, would any of the extra elements affect the roots?
I have no idea! I just do it and it works
I will have to try the compressor idea this year.