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Nectarine Tree - Hydroponic Drip System
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Posted by iggsaji 6 (My Page) on Thu, Jun 4, 09 at 0:18
| I live in a Zone 6 area (New York), and have decided to grow a dwarf Mericrest nectarine tree under hydroponic conditions using a timed circulation drip system. I have done the research on the ideal pH for nectarine trees, and have found it to be 6.5. However, an acceptable pH range of 6.0 to 6.7 was noted. In terms of the medium, I have chosen to use Hydroton.
My questions for other hydroponic gardeners out there are:
1. What is the ideal EC to maintain the tree at? Is that something I should determine on my own initially during the creation of the nutrient solution?
2. What should the watering schedule be? Would a 15-on/15-off minute cycling schedule work out? Or should it be a constant circulation with no cycle? I've also thought about shutting the circulation off at sunset (~8:22pm est) while resuming at sunrise (~5:26am est).
I appreciate all the feedback I can receive, including any extra tips on growing a nectarine tree through hydroponics in my area. Thanks in advance. |
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RE: Nectarine Tree - Hydroponic Drip System
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| The pump that waters my outdoor hydroponic rig broke down a few days ago while I was at work. It was horrible. In just a few hours, the dripper had partially clogged, the solution in the reservoir turned opaque and foamy, and the whole thing smelled terrible. My first thought was that something had gotten in there and died, but that was not the case. The cleanup involved rubber gloves, a scrubber, and a bunch of bleach. If I were you, I would keep the whole thing running 24/7. The more oxygen there is in the water, the less chance there is of that sort of thing happening. If you plan to grow your tree outside as well, it will also benefit from the increased water content in the hydroton. |
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