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Author:  opihiman911 [ Apr 3rd, '10, 11:28 ]
Post subject:  plant growth comparison

About 3 weeks ago I bought some roma tomato starters from home depot. Each pot usually has 4-5 seedlings that you can seperate. I seperated them apart and put 2 into my DWC raft and planted 2 in 6" soil cup filled with a healthy organic soil mix. 3 weeks later and this is the results. There is 2 plants on the left that are in AP compared to the cup on the right soil mixture. Both plant size and root size is 3-4 times the size of the soil.
Another pic of some royal red luttuce start, 2-3 time the growth as in soil cups.
Pretty amazing to actually see it side by side.........Cory
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Author:  Tookairr [ Apr 3rd, '10, 13:13 ]
Post subject:  Re: plant growth comparison

Great photos! I am definitely excited to be able to compare my AP growth to my traditional garden this summer!

Happy growing!

Author:  AquaPete [ Apr 4th, '10, 19:14 ]
Post subject:  Re: plant growth comparison

My comparisons for plant growth show Hydroponics wins, Aquaponics a close second, soil based veggie patch with supplement third and without supplement a distant fourth. :think:

However I get more enjoyment out of feeding fish than adjusting pH and nutrient solution every day or two.

Author:  cjinVT [ Apr 5th, '10, 11:39 ]
Post subject:  Re: plant growth comparison

How big are the net pots for the tomatoes, they seem too small. Will it OK in a month or two as long as you provide support?

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