It Never ceases it amaze me the power of simple science and practicality working together.
I added another 3 tsps. of Sensi Bloom A & B plus 7 pitchers of fresh water to help the low reservoir. My PPM are now around 1000.
Aeroponic sprayers have been blanketing the roots for 1 hour off & 1 hour on increments thanks to my timer.
These roots are loving there new environment. All the white you see is brand new healthy growth!!!
Here at day #7 you will notice the plant is doing well with the recent reservoir change and is ready to explode in growth. I have added a tomato trellis to the plant in an effort to train the plant to grow as I desire!
Low Stress Training is a very effective and a lot of times necessary way to strengthen , heighten and maximize your plants potential.
***Low Stress Training (LST) plants is a great way to keep them short and bushy. This can be done with a piece of strings, a twist tie, or velcro. Attach tie to the top of the plant, and then pull the top of the plant down towards the bottom, at a 90-180 degree angle. After a week, release the tie. When the top is pulled over as described, a hormonal condition makes the lower internodes bush out. Now the plants growth will differ, with the lower branches reaching up towards the top of the canopy. A disadvantage of this technique may be that it does require more work, as the ties do need to be adjusted from time to time (really only an issue to larger scale gardens).
Many gardeners first top their plants, at least once, and then utilize low stress training the new shoots from that point. The combination of both techniques works very well. Topping is also very useful if your plants start to stretch (often the case when gardeners use HPS lamps for veg).
 Though the plant is doing well I needed to re-change water |
 Notice the Dirty water I cleaned out last night!! |
 Here you can see the plant after sitting in fresh water 1 night |
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 As you can see my tomato plant once lived in soil. |
This is my photo journal as to my success with transplantation of my tomato plant.
The plant was nearly dead after being left in the Arizona Summer Sun for a few days. This is my improvised method to better my plant which was also before root bound in its soil 2 gallon container.
* Plants growth is proportionate to the space and food available to the roots.
A. Root bound or confined plants will not grow to potential.
* Roots just like dropped or cut plants can succumb to shock .
A. This is what we are trying to prevent or reduce more concisely.
* Tap water in the suburbs or at least known PPM water composition in the city.
A.I use mountain water in Northern Arizona ; an area known as the blue hills.
 | 3 emitters + PVC + Pump + Nutrients & Timer = cell division !! | |||
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 Photos of the plant @ Day #1 Notice the light green leaf colors indicating nitrogen deficiency |
N-P-K+
Nitrogen – Phosphorous – Potassium & Micronutrients
Ratios of these are extremely important there are 16
Primary nutrients:
The primary, or macro, nutrients required by plants are Carbon ©, Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K).
Nitrogen (N)
Nitrogen is important for normal plant development. Nitrogen is a component of amino acids, a protein which include nucleic acids, enzymes, light-harvesting pigment and chlorophyll. Nitrogen promotes plant growth and dense, bright foliage.
Phosphorus (P)
Phosphorus commonly misspelled "Phosphorous" is an essential part of the enzyme responsible for aiding crops to fix light energy. Nucleic acids carries genetic information and is important in stimulating root development. Phosphorus is an integral part of nucleic acids.
Potassium (K)
Potassium assist in the processes which ensure carbon assimilation and the transport of photosynthates through the plant for storage of sugars and proteins, and growth. Potassium is important for water regulation and intake. Sufficient potassium help plants resist frost, drought and certain diseases.
Secondary nutrients:
In addition to the primary nutrients listed above, plants also need secondary nutrients like Sulphur (S), Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Ma), Chlorine (Cl - not always essential), Sodium (Na).
Sulphur (S)
Sulphur forms part of two important amino acids which are part of the many building blocks of protein. Sulphur is found in B1 vitamin and several other enzymes.
Calcium (Ca)
Calcium is essential for plant growth, cell division and enlargement. Calcium is a component of cell membranes and is important for developing the root system, shoot tips and storage organs. Calcium aids in pollen development and help plants to retain their foliage.
Magnesium (Ma)
Magnesium occurs in chlorophyll and is also an activator of enzymes.
Micro nutrients:
Aside for the primary and secondary nutrient requirements, plants also need several micro nutrients. Iron (Fe), Zinc (Zn), Maganese (Mn), Copper (Cu), Molybdenum (Mo), Boron (B) and Cobalt (Co) are all essential for proper plant development.
Iron (Fe)
Iron gives green color to plant foliage. Iron is part of the make up of enzymes and aids in protein synthesis, photosynthesis and the metabolic functions of plants. Iron is also required for chlorophyll synthesis.
Zinc (Zn)
Zinc increases the metabolic rate of plants. Zinc deficiencies will cause impaired cell functions. Zinc is also part of the make up of enzymes.
Maganese (Mn)
Maganese is part of the make up of enzymes and help in photosynthesis and the metabolic functions of plants.
Copper (Cu)
Copper contains amine oxidase (CuAO) has been suggested to play a role in H2O2 (Hydrogen Peroxide) production in plant cell walls during cell development and in response to pathogen attack. Copper functions as a catalyst in photosynthesis and respiration. It is a constituent of several enzyme systems involved in building and converting amino acids to proteins. Copper is important in carbohydrate and protein metabolism and is important in the formation of lining in plant cell walls which leads to the structural strength of the cells, and the plant. Copper also affects the flavor, the storage ability, and the sugar content of fruits.
Molybdenum (Mo)
Molybdenum is part of the make up of enzymes and aids in the metabolic functions of plant. Molybdenum is also required for nitrogen fixing bacteria
Boron (B)
Assist in the metabolic function of plant and aids in cell division.
Cobalt (Co)
Ethylene synthesis is a process that inhibits shoot development. Cobalt is an ion that inhibits ethylene synthesis, thus, allowing shoots to develop.
This plant has entered the Flowering stage after being in that stage and suffering root shock from being left in the sun then reverted back into flowering when placed in the DWC – Now 1 month later of being introduced from soil into DWC and now aeroponic systems this plant Is exponentially greater!!!
**Notice the soil still falling off after 1 month of soaking in a Deep Water Culture apparatus.
** The plant is drinking so much water now I must fill it daily to keep from depriving the roots of moisture.
** Nutrients do NOT need to be added with the refilling of water. Until about 1 – 2 weeks.
** Clean out the system with soap/bleach 10% every 2 weeks at least for good health.
** At this Point with many species of plant you can be in optimum parameters for cloning or reproduction.**
This newly transferred from soil to Deep Water Culture to Aeroponic/Bubble culture…..
The Tomato Plant has still soil eroding and granulating globs falling off after 1 Month of DWC.
The Pump has taken in more soil than should be allowed – I did not have a filter as anyone should when converting with highly interwiven soil plants being transferred into hydroponics.
I have now had to re-wash everything only 4 days into aeroponic conversion; This is ok because the nutrients aren’t too augmented in price – and plants need a good environment of fresh water and your pump also needs to be checked on after initial function of your system for consistency.
We have discovered that plants don’t exactly enjoy soil and that they only rely on it for support & to retain water that allows the nutrients to be taken from the soil through the roots.
Plants leaves need CO 2 to survive and grow; The roots need oxygen for proper function. This is why we are aiming to leave soil behind considering soil doesn’t allow for maximum oxygen. The more oxygen available to easier it is for the plant to transport nutrients and start cell division. Aeroponics was designed to provide a near perfect growing environment for the roots which like I said equals growth and yield.
Cleaning off the already solidified root and soil combination will require you to soak first of all to allow the soil and roots to loosen. This is important because of plant shock that can occur.
This dirt needs to be eliminated from the system because of clogs and contaminant problems that will be easier to prevent than to fix. In Aeroponics if a pump fails a plant will not survive long and will have permanent damage that will lessen your yield which is what its all about. Adding a filter over the intake of your pump may be necessary.Gently spraying the roots and soil will help to clean it after soaking for a few hours.
