Dwc and seedling

Hello I’ve always read and been told that water level should be at least 1” below net pot otherwise it will stunt growth.But as a seedling how is it getting fed when the roots will not be touching the nutrients?Am I suppose to top feed?

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Yes i top feed until roots hit the nutrients.

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Yes top feed but you can also raise the water level for the first week. Then check your roots and see if they are reaching.
I use a root supplement from General Hydroponics called Rapid Start.

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So once that once main root comes out of the bottom of the net pot that one root will carry nutrients back to the plant until the others get long enough?

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Yes, and the bubbling of your air stones splash water up to them as well. The gap between water level and net pots allows air and water to mix.
I also use beneficial nutrients from Botanicare called Hydroguard to protect the roots. I start during germinating and throughout grow.

Thank you!you have been a great hello. I have another question for you.I have a ac infinity 200watt led light and as seedling what height and intensity would you use?my seedling is only 3 days old

Is the the S22 or T22 model?

Actually it’s the s24

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Ok, here a light map for your fixture.


Samsung LM301B diodes with far red and infrared should penetrate canopy well. I’d have then at 50% at 18” the until they get a full set of five finger leaves.
Looking for a picture of how your doing.