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Hi All. Newbie question: Is it better for me to move to=he rockwool cube into the DWC pot, or even an aero picnic system before roots have established in the cube? Instead of using a tray and dome and waiting, should I just move it and let root development happen in DWC/Aeroponic
With a seedling the taproot should become visible fairly soon and really doesn't need to be kept in a dome. Seedlings do better with fresh air IMO. Domes are much more important for cuttings. I like to get things setup in my net cups fairly early. From there you can set the up however you want. You can just irrigate it a few times a day until roots show. You can setup in your rez. Just make sure you adjust your water levels so your cups get moist but not soaked to promote a little wicking without drenching the rockwool. Rockwool works best when wet but not soggy.
I do rockwool cubes into aerocloner into RDWC. I let my cubes sit on a heating pad until a root is visible on the bottom of the cube, then I throw them in a neoprene collar's slot in the aerocloner. IME, if I move them before, the cubes will stay way too saturated and stunt the seedlings. Basically, I wouldn't move the cubes from their isolated spot until you'd actually be getting an aeroponic effect by moving them (or can guarantee they can breath even if your cubve stays saturated).
Spector76
