You've found the famous Dave's Garden website! Join this friendly global community that shares tips and ideas for home and gardens, along with seeds and plants!
Check out the DG homepage for a brief overview of what you'll find in this gardening mega-site.
Login
If you don't have an account yet, visit the registration page to sign up.
I have the 8 pack hydrofarm and it's the kind that the drip rings are at the top and they will drip 24/7 if left on all the time. The trouble I'm finding is that they spit and sputter. The water comes through steadily, but it hits the grow medium and spatters back up. The tomatoes I put in there are fine. They don't seem to mind having wet leaves. But the broccoli, cauliflower and Kohlrabi turn colors and stop growing.
I replaced them with larger transplants, moved them into the center as far away from the splatter as possible and filled them more full with grow medium to try and minimize the splatter. That helped with some of the plants. But with others it's just not working. So I started only leaving the pump on for about half a day at a time. I am hoping that letting the leaves dry out while still keeping the roots moist at all times, it will help...I hope.
Does anyone have any better ideas?
Suzi
This thread has 2 replies. This forum is accessible only to subscribing members of Dave's Garden. There are many free features here, and about half of our forums are completely open to all members. Take a tour of our site and learn more about Dave's Garden, and explore the benefits of becoming a subscribing member.
