What are some of the preventative measures I can take to protect my water reservoir against pythium attack?
A. Some growers use chitosan or silica in the reservoir to increases the plants natural defense system. Some also use a variety of beneficial microbes in the nutrient solution to fight off any opposing fungi. Keep your nutrient solution clean and at the right temperature (55 – 65 F). Always clean and sterilize equipment between each crop. Back To Top • Q. Why am I getting Algae build up on my flood table in the corners where the water sits? A. The algae are forming due to the light coming in contact with the standing water in your table corners. Try and cover this some how. Fill it with clay pellets or a piece of white poly but somehow block the light from coming in contact with the standing water. Algae are bad and are a breeding ground for fungus gnats. Back To Top • Q. My nutrients are always cloudy in my water, even when I mix a totally new and clean mixture? A. If the fertilizer is granular (dry) then this is very common and is usually caused by a protective coating that is applie
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