<span class="link_user">@wolfvb</span>, One by one, you want to.l remove possibilities for e.g overwatering, and remove the possibility of underwatering. Remove the possibility of oxygen shortage. Do you track CO2? Very useful and highly overlooked.
<span class="link_user">@Ultraviolet</span>,I’ve actually been obsessively tracking data for my plants. I nearly pushed my laptop to its breaking point trying to process the last few weeks of logs! :sweat_smile: I'm currently working on setting up a dedicated home server just to handle the environment optimization and store all of this data. It’s fascinating to see exactly how the plants react to every tiny shift in their surroundings. What's more fascinating is to have data to create great grow everytime!
Yep I agree it’s the only light meter app that comes close enough to being accurate.
The NextLight Pro I am using has all white full spectrum diodes and that helps with accuracy.
Root Pressure:
At night, when stomata are typically closed to minimize water loss, root pressure can still push water and dissolved nutrients upwards from the roots.
This pressure is generated by the active transport of ions into the root cells, creating a lower water potential than in the surrounding soil.
Water follows the ions by osmosis, increasing the pressure within the root xylem.
This positive pressure can then force water and nutrients upwards, even without the pull of transpiration.
In some cases, this root pressure can result in guttation, where water droplets are secreted from the leaves.
2. Foliar Uptake:
Plants can also absorb nutrients through their leaves, especially at night when humidity is higher.
When nutrients are present in aerosols or foliar sprays, they can be absorbed directly into the plant tissue.
Some studies suggest that the availability of water-soluble nutrients on the leaf surface may even stimulate the opening of stomata at night to facilitate nutrient uptake.
3. Reduced Transpiration but Not Absence:
While stomata are generally closed at night to minimize water loss, they may still open slightly, especially if the plant needs to absorb nutrients.
This minimal transpiration, combined with root pressure and foliar uptake, can still allow for some nutrient uptake during the night.
In summary, while transpiration is the main driver of nutrient uptake during the day, plants also have mechanisms for nutrient uptake at night, including root pressure and foliar absorption, even with reduced transpiration.
@Ultraviolet, Oh my God, man, I really saw it and I can prove it. Look at this! At first I thought I was seeing things, and I swear I didn't spray the plants or use a humidifier. It amazed me because I only repotted them yesterday, and I take it as a very good sign. Unfortunately, I only managed to get two halfway decent photos.
Surprisingly, this is also happening with the corkscrew, which I had already written off. Maybe they'll come back with a vengeance, but then it'll get a little crowded in the tent.🤭
In plants, hydroxyl radicals (OH•) primarily form through the Fenton reaction, where a ferrous (Fe2+) iron ion reacts with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to produce the hydroxyl radical and ferric iron. This reaction can be catalyzed by various enzymes, including peroxidases and NADPH oxidases, and facilitated by the presence of transition metals like iron. The hydroxyl radical is a highly reactive reactive oxygen species (ROS) involved in crucial plant processes such as growth, development, and stress responses, though its formation and action must be tightly regulated to prevent cellular damage.
Key components and processes:
Transition metals: Iron (Fe2+/Fe3+) is a crucial catalyst in the Fenton reaction, facilitating the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide into hydroxyl radicals.
Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2): A precursor molecule produced in plants, which undergoes reaction with the transition metal to form the hydroxyl radical.
Fenton Reaction: The central chemical reaction in plants for generating hydroxyl radicals, involving the reaction of Fe2+ with H2O2.
Enzymatic Catalysts: Enzymes such as peroxidases (e.g., cell wall-bound PODs) and NADPH oxidases can facilitate or directly participate in the production of hydroxyl radicals.
Locations of formation:
Hydroxyl radicals are formed in various locations within the plant, including: The plant cell wall, The plasma membrane, and Intracellularly.
Why it matters:
Cellular Regulation: Hydroxyl radicals act as potent signaling molecules in plant cells, involved in processes like seed germination, growth, and reproduction.
Stress Response: They play a role in the plant's immune response and adaptation to environmental stresses.
Cell Wall Loosening: Hydroxyl radical attack on cell wall components ca
Try not to add sulfur after the 3rd week of flower. Sulfur helps with terpene production because it's a key element in building the isopentenyl diphosphate (IPP) precursors and is required for activating the enzymes that convert IPP into terpenes. Everyone rages about PK but the real key to next-level flower is sulfur. Just don't add it after week 3 as it can have negative effects on flower smell, taste Yada Yada. 😋
Potassium sulfate (K₂SO₄) is a white, odorless, bitter, and water-soluble inorganic compound. It's also known as sulfate of potash (SOP), dipotassium sulfate, potash, and arcanite. Potassium sulfate is used as a fertilizer that provides both potassium and sulfur. It's fully water-soluble and can be used in drip and sprinkler irrigation systems. The compound can also be used medicinally as a cathartic.
My fave. Used in moderation ofc.
(Vitamin C(Ascorbic Acid) is a coenzyme in the xanthophyll cycle, which converts excess energy into heat. This process helps plants protect themselves from too much light. You can remove both chlorine and chloramine in water with the same strategies. Carbon filtration is a very effective method, but it takes a lot of carbon and water/carbon contact to do the job. That’s why Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic acid) is a better solution. Does ascorbic acid/Vitamin C actually work to remove chlorine? Research by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found that using ascorbic acid for chlorine is effective and works rapidly. One gram of ascorbic acid will neutralize 1 milligram per liter of chlorine per 100 gallons of water. The reaction is very fast. The chemical reaction (Tikkanen and others 2001) of ascorbic acid with chlorine is shown below: C5H5O5CH2OH + HOCL → C5H3O5CH2OH + HCl + H2O Ascorbic acid + Hypochlorous acid → Dehydroascorbic acid + Hydrochloric acid + water Vitamin C effectively neutralizes chlorine and is safer to handle than sulfur-based dechlorination chemicals. The sodium ascorbate form of vitamin C has less affect on pH than the ascorbic acid form. When neutralizing a strong chlorine solution, both forms of vitamin C will lower slightly the dissolved oxygen of the treated water.
Hey thanks for all your help. It is a beautiful light but without the capacity to dim it properly I’m not sure how the flowers will develop stuck in the 300- 450 PPFD range. At 50 power the PPFD is too much 1000-1200 in the tent. Sucks.
Phosphorus binds to several elements in the soil, making it less available for plant uptake, depending on the soil pH. At low pH levels (below 5.5), phosphorus binds to iron and aluminum. At high pH levels (above 7), it binds to calcium. The optimal pH range for phosphorus availability is between 6.0 and 7.0.
At night, plants primarily utilize active nutrient uptake mechanisms to absorb nutrients from the soil. This process is driven by the plant's metabolic energy and is less dependent on water uptake than daytime processes. While water uptake via osmosis may still occur, the main mechanism for nutrient absorption at night is an active transport system that moves ions against their concentration gradient, requiring energy from the plant.
Plants do use phosphorus at night. While nutrient uptake may be higher during the day due to increased photosynthesis and transpiration, studies show that a significant portion of nutrient uptake, including phosphorus, can occur during the night. In fact, some studies indicate that nighttime nutrient uptake can be as high as 51% of the total uptake, especially in the early hours of the night.
Phosphorus uptake by plants is affected by oxygen availability in the soil. While not directly requiring oxygen to be absorbed, phosphorus availability and root function, which are crucial for uptake, are influenced by soil aeration.
Root Respiration:
Plants absorb phosphorus through their roots, and this process requires energy. Root respiration, which is the process of breaking down sugars for energy, is dependent on oxygen.
Soil Aeration:
Poorly aerated soil (low oxygen) can reduce root respiration, hindering the uptake of phosphorus.
Phosphate Transport:
The process of transporting phosphorus from the soil into the plant's roots also requires energy, which is generated through root respiration.
Mineralization:
Oxygen is necessary for the breakdown of organic matter, which can make naturally occurring phosphorus available for plant uptake.
Compaction:
Soil compaction reduces aeration, affecting root function and phosphorus uptake.
Waterlogged Conditions:
Excessive moisture can reduce oxygen levels in the soil, impacting root respiration and phosphorus absorption.
@Ultraviolet, Some say that you should also take certain moon phases into account or give preference to them when harvesting if you are doing chop chop.
Are you really going to test that with the 6/6/6/6 hours?
A few months ago, I saw a documentary on TV about fertilizing the oceans, and icebergs actually play a big role in fertilization because they store large amounts of organic fertilizer, which is then distributed as you describe.
Many people have never even seen a live cow or any other animal except for pets or in the zoo, so you can't expect them to understand (or want to understand) how the earth/nature works, as long as the internet works and Amazon *wink* *wink*.
Oh, I also like the internet and all the great things you can do to waste your time when I'm high, but I also like having conversations like this with fascinating people and knowing how things work, for example.
@Ultraviolet, But you are! Out! The end! 😛
Don't destroy the illusion🤣
Oh, I'm sure ki will do wonderful things, and I use it too, but not blindly, because it's still far from perfect, and I think deep learning will take a little more time.
@Kushycat, Maybe oneday ill give it a try, sure someone else will do it due diligence, its surprisingly difficult to have 8 or 9 different light sources do 6 on 6 off. The lifespan of a traditional fluorescent UV bulb is primarily determined by the number of times it is switched on and off, rather than the total hours it operates. I'd probably only get 1-2 effective grows doing that much 1/0.
A soil without organic matter will generally have a low Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC).
Biochar is often prized for its potential to increase soil cation exchange capacity (CEC), but this effect is highly dependent on the specific properties of the biochar (feedstock and pyrolysis temperature) and the soil type to which it is applied.
High-ash biochars, especially those produced at lower temperatures and applied to acidic or sandy soils, can significantly boost CEC by providing abundant binding sites for cations like calcium (Ca²⁺), magnesium (Mg²⁺), and potassium (K⁺).
Biochar is more sustainable than typical organic matter for long-term soil improvement primarily due to its high stability and resistance to microbial decomposition, allowing it to persist in the soil for hundreds to thousands of years. This longevity provides a lasting positive effect on soil properties, particularly by increasing the cation exchange capacity (CEC) over time, while regular organic matter breaks down much faster.
Biochar generally offers a much higher CEC than coco coir, though specific values vary greatly; while coco coir might sit around 40-60 cmol/kg, biochar can range from tens to over 200 cmol/kg, with sources like Acacia wood biochar or even coconut shell biochar often surpassing coco's capacity due to its porous structure, creating significantly more cation-binding sites for nutrients, making it superior for nutrient retention.
Needs to be charged similar to coco but at a much higger rate. But shhhh.. it's a secret.
Recommend a balanced ratio of key cations, particularly calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), and potassium (K). A widely accepted general "ideal soil" cation saturation ratio is approximately 65-85% Ca, 6-12% Mg, and 2-5% K. That's roughly what mine got.🙏.
Hello chemistry expert, 🌞
could you perhaps tell me whether our favorite plant can absorb calcium and magnesium from milk?
I know that seeds are soaked in milk for a few hours, for example with tomatoes, and now I was wondering whether you could just use milk instead of Calmag from any manufacturer.
Of course, soaking seeds is not about absorbing calcium or magnesium, but about resistance to external influences and diseases.
Does this also work with cannabis seeds, or is it a placebo effect, so to speak?
I don't know of a better place to get an answer to this questions.
Peace out🍀