HYDRO A change over idea

[BiggieP]

I'm currently 3 1/2 weeks into 12/12 they are all doing wellin soil That being said my thoughts are already to improvement bubble ponics to be exact. . Here is my Question ! Has anyone ever tried converting to hydro with a plant already in flower? I understand it would have to be a gentle process in handling the root ball but would help stack the plant or is it to late and put the plant into to much shock?

[SinsemillaScientist]

When she goes into flowering not only foes her stems and leaves go through a massive growth spurt but her roots as well. Imo if you dissect her and put her into hydro your asking for a loss of plant.

[Toker1]

Agreed. Plus the benefits of hydro are mostly found with the quicker veg time due to faster growth. Switching to hydro now will not inprove yields, in fact... could potentially do the opposite. Think hydro for next grow!

[DW2]

Howdy BiggieP, I think that You would wined up doing more harm (if not killing it!) than any good for the plant. The root ball would have to be cleaned completely, introducing the host of bacteria and organisms from the soil into a hydroponic system could be a total 'nightmare'. The bacteria (necessary for soil grows) would grow wild in a hydro environment. I do not know of anyone who has tried to change over, But, if You have the time, try it and please keep us posted. Who knows, You might start a new trend in advanced growing!
Good luck with Your growing.

[BiggieP]

Thanks for your information. Kinda what I thought but was a table topic last night . I will definitely be on the road to hydro for sure soon though. You can bet on that !

[Toker1]

alltatup what I mean is you take a cutting, takes 2-3 weeks to root and transfer into its growing medium. There is a slow growth period, before the plant really branches out. Those are teens; basically the very beginning of the vegetation stage.

[alltatup]

Toker1 AHA!! Cannabis early adolescence!! I love it!!! I understand. ;-}

That period before she starts to build momentum like a choo choo train is interesting in its own tiny way...

[Toker1]

alltatup 👍 exactly!!