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ETphonehomestarted grow question 5y ago
At what point does a hydroponic root ball start to choke out in these 5gal buckets ?
I am worried that is happening to mine
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GMSgrowsanswered grow question 5y ago
They wont choke out as long as you got good air inside they will get thicker and thicker amongst themselves. But, bigger tote for bucket lots more air and cool water temps 2 lb plants can be achieved. Cheers
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