Deep Water Culture Tutorial for Newbies

Welcome to another week of my Diary Last week we spoke about the rust fungus that was attacking the leaves of the Blue cheese plant . I have been working hard to fight it with the use of powdered sulfur and hydrogen peroxide and touch wood but I seem to be slowly getting her back to full health. There are a couple of remaining spots on some leaves and if they continue to spread I will then try some copper spray during the lights off period as a last resort. Weekly Care Guide for New Growers Last week I was going to write about the weekly care you need to give your plants and growing area but was sidetracked by the rust fungus issue. However that issue actually highlights the need for all growers to pay special attention to their plants on a weekly basis . It is important to keep a clean grow area so once a week it's a good idea to wipe surfaces down with a damp cloth to remove any unwanted residues. Whilst doing nutrient changes I like to scrub the buckets and rinse several times before I add the fresh liquid. All equipment such as measuring cups etc get a good clean as well . If you keep a clean environment it reduces the risk of problems arising later in the grow cycle. Weekly plant inspections are also extremely important You need to check the leaves both top and bottom for things like spots ,bite marks or discoloration which could all be signs of imminent trouble. Discoloration is often a sign of a nutrient deficiency or general poor health so you will need to refer to a Troubleshooting symptoms chart to match the colour of your leaf problem to what is on the chart. Spotting can also be caused from deficiencies or diseases The same principle applies for troubleshooting as leaf colour Bite marks or signs of insect attack are self explanatory And you will need to identify the culprit and act accordingly to eradicate them. There are several organic pest deterrents on the market and I recommend you carry at least one of them in your Growing Kit. So now we have discussed what you need to do on a weekly basis You have an idea of what is required to maintain your plants health thru out the grow cycle you will eventually begin to get a feel for what your plant needs and you will be able to provide it for them. I hope you have enjoyed the diary so far and maybe even learnt something which is the reason I have created it. The next few weeks I will be concentrating on the Plant's health and hopefully nursing her back to full vitality and thus the Diary will be devoted to that. 29/7/19 I got my new toys today a humidity/dehumidity controller and a small dehumidifier I got both for under $100 delivered I have uploaded pics to show you all. Until I update again Happy Growing Everyone 👊