To help avoid the possibility of having the roots of your plants completely dry-out, try using a double-pot system. This consists of an inner net pot which holds the growing medium and an outer pot containing the nutrient solution.  Place some pebbles on the bottom of the outer pot and keep it filled with an inch or two of solution. The roots will absorb the liquid by ‘wicking’.

To avoid over filling the outer pot, it’s a good idea to drill some drain holes in it. If your plant roots are allowed to stand in stagnant water, they will rot.  It’s also not a good idea to grow especially root sensitive plants with the double pot method. Standing moisture can cause problems in some plants.

Feeding the root system with horticultural products that contain beneficial bacteria and fungi will help avoid root problems. These beneficial microbes will also improve growth rates and vibrancy.

This entry was posted on Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 at 8:36 pm and is filed under Hydroponics, Hydroponics, Hydroponics, indoor gardens. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.