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 TomCollins
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 Coco/Perlite Ratio for recirculating hydro 
#676060 - 06/25/13 04:02 AM (11 years, 9 months ago) |
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So I'm trying out coco coir in a recirculating drip system. What would be a good ratio of coco to perlite? I was thinking 1 part coco and 3 part perlite.
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andyistic said:
Ok so let me bring you idiots up to speed.
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 Hawksresurrection
Registered: 12/04/08
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 Re: Coco/Perlite Ratio for recirculating hydro [Re: TomCollins]
#676067 - 06/25/13 10:20 AM (11 years, 9 months ago) |
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I've seen people do a lot of different ratios, everyone has their opinion on what works best. Some 75-25 percent perlite to coco, some do all coco. Start experimenting and see what happens.
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Dude she isn't as young as she use to be.
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TomCollins
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Re: Coco/Perlite Ratio for recirculating hydro [Re: Hawksresurrection]
#676193 - 06/26/13 03:26 AM (11 years, 9 months ago) |
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Yeah that's what I've seen too - I haven't come across a grow log where someone is using coco in a recirculating system. I've only found vague comments about that.
Perlite is fantastic on its own, so I think I'm just going to do 3:1 perl coco and see.
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andyistic said:
Ok so let me bring you idiots up to speed.
The admins are tired of this shitfest being made the joke of the weed community on the Internet.
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Hawksresurrection
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Re: Coco/Perlite Ratio for recirculating hydro [Re: TomCollins]
#676213 - 06/26/13 12:24 PM (11 years, 9 months ago) |
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I'm sure it will work just fine. Just make sure things aren't staying too saturated.
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Dude she isn't as young as she use to be.
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Stoneth
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Re: Coco/Perlite Ratio for recirculating hydro [Re: TomCollins]
#676218 - 06/26/13 12:32 PM (11 years, 9 months ago) |
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You shouldn't have any issues honestly other than lines clugging and keeping the res, and pump filter clean.
I use coco for my seedlings and veg room, and I've never used perlite. Coco doesn't need any real help holding moisture, so I've never seen the need for it. So I doubt the ratio will hurt you either way you go.
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