Small container growing is so magical and easy.
Love hearing all about root bound issues that I never have.
It’s simple nature kids.
If your passive hydro potting containers feel light water till your delight…Containers feel heavy…leave it be Freddy!
Always allow a little bit of nutrient water run out the bottom of container into a hold vessel for later ppm run off testing. This pushes out old unused nutrients/salts/minerals every feeding, keeping things in balance naturally as possible. Feed EVERY watering! No flushing required…unless you added extra and didn’t let it flow out the bottom for a few days. Important! Must let a small amount of nutrient solution flow out bottom for best results. Keeping things flowing require no emzines.
I use this passive hydro method for years because dealing with DWC temps in a small box were impossible or complicatedly expensive for what I have available for grow space. I am amazed at what you kids do with DWC, Film technique, aeroponics, organic soil, coco, and the such! Mind blown by all the growing talent.
These micro hydro grows are not so flashy or high tech, however results are what adds up on the scales. Simplicity rules here. Love to all naturally.
When your growing in a 4.5 square foot space there is no room for coolers, pumps, huge plants, and reservoir/ buckets. Lots of room however for many small well trained auto ladies.