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pumping air to roots

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  • 15-11-2007 5:17pm
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    crackRockSteady
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭


    Hi,

    I've just begun getting interested in hydroponic gardening at home.

    I heard that it is a good idea to pump oxygen to the roots at regular intervals to help the plants get nutrient quicker.

    If was to say, use an air pump along with a timer, how often should I set the timer to pump oxygen to the roots?

    Im not sure if oxygen should be constantly pumped or if it should be more of a "breakfeast lunch and dinner affair"

    Any advice or a point in the right direction to some free literature on the subject would be great!!

    Thanx a mill


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    Irish Gardener
    Registered Users Posts: 451 ✭✭Irish Gardener


    Any particular "plant" you wish to grow? :D


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    crackRockSteady
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭crackRockSteady


    Well seeing as I'm just starting out I was gonna try something small , maybe tomatoes? I havnt really decided yet cos i'm still doing my home work :)

    Do different types of plants need different oxygination intervals?

    Thanks!


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