DWC Rambutan

Started another batch of 8 seedling on July 5. These set had some root by July 13, I waited until the 15th to put six in a dwc hydroponic system that I built mainly from watching youtube video for ideas. The other two was put in a regular soil container.

Some might ask why such a big hole for the air tubing. I originally wanted to do an aeroponic style system, so I made the hole big enough for the tubing and water pump power cord.

I change my mind and went with a dwc for simplicity. Just air pump and air stone, no cutting pvc or water pump heating the water,it's hot enough here in DFW area.

I need a bigger airstone to give me some more bubble action, I'll get some tomorrow on my way home from work. One day is not going to hurt it, since the root is not touching the water yet.

What nutrients am I putting in the water?

I using Foliage-Pro 9-3-6. If all my other plant are doing ok, why not here too. Instruction says 1 tsp per gallon, I have about 4 gallon of water. I only used 3 tsp.

Did I check the water ph?

No, I did not since I been watering my plant from the garden hose and using this as the source of my water. I will check the ph once I get my meter, since rambutan prefer acidic soil or in this case nutrients.

I welcome any dwc expert out there for suggestion on improving this or any of my mistake.

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The experiment continues

I had 6 seed before the July 5th batch, but they did not produce any root in two week period in the ziplock bag. I though maybe I should try putting them in a container. No luck, they justed rotted.

I have a second batch of seed started in July 11th in a ziplock bag. If any root appears, this batch will be use for my soil mix experiment. Until that time, we'll see.