What Is Dwc Hydroponics?
DWC, or deep water culture, hydroponics, is a cheap and popular method of growing plants indoors. However, despite its low cost, DWC hydroponic gardens can be quite time consuming to maintain. Does this Spark an idea?
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Function
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In DWC gardens, plant roots are submerged in water and an air pump bubbles air through a nutrient solution in order to coat the roots.
Features
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It is advisable to root your DWC plants in "grow rocks" or "air stones" that hold the plants down and are good at retaining and distributing moisture to roots as needed.
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Potential
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If used in conjunction with grow lights, indoor DWC systems can produce impressive results not possible with traditional indoor gardening.
Considerations
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You must pay careful attention to DWC plants to make sure they are not over-watered. Pull down water levels after plants take roots, and be sure to always balance water with a constant stream of nutrients. You must also monitor pH levels and replace your water when they get too high.
Warnings
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Be sure to be aware of local laws concerning indoor plant growing. DWC hydroponics can be great for growing vibrant legal crops like banana peppers, but there may be local restrictions on grow lights.
Types
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There are many DWC starter kits on the market, but you can also create your own system using a simple soda bottle.
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