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 As you can see my tomato plant once lived in soil. |
This is my photo journal as to my success with transplantation of my tomato plant.
The plant was nearly dead after being left in the Arizona Summer Sun for a few days. This is my improvised method to better my plant which was also before root bound in its soil 2 gallon container.
* Plants growth is proportionate to the space and food available to the roots.
A. Root bound or confined plants will not grow to potential.
* Roots just like dropped or cut plants can succumb to shock .
A. This is what we are trying to prevent or reduce more concisely.
* Tap water in the suburbs or at least known PPM water composition in the city.
A.I use mountain water in Northern Arizona ; an area known as the blue hills.
 | 3 emitters + PVC + Pump + Nutrients & Timer = cell division !! | |||
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 Photos of the plant @ Day #1 Notice the light green leaf colors indicating nitrogen deficiency |
N-P-K+
Nitrogen – Phosphorous – Potassium & Micronutrients
Ratios of these are extremely important there are 16
Primary nutrients:
The primary, or macro, nutrients required by plants are Carbon ©, Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K).
Nitrogen (N)
Nitrogen is important for normal plant development. Nitrogen is a component of amino acids, a protein which include nucleic acids, enzymes, light-harvesting pigment and chlorophyll. Nitrogen promotes plant growth and dense, bright foliage.
Phosphorus (P)
Phosphorus commonly misspelled "Phosphorous" is an essential part of the enzyme responsible for aiding crops to fix light energy. Nucleic acids carries genetic information and is important in stimulating root development. Phosphorus is an integral part of nucleic acids.
Potassium (K)
Potassium assist in the processes which ensure carbon assimilation and the transport of photosynthates through the plant for storage of sugars and proteins, and growth. Potassium is important for water regulation and intake. Sufficient potassium help plants resist frost, drought and certain diseases.
Secondary nutrients:
In addition to the primary nutrients listed above, plants also need secondary nutrients like Sulphur (S), Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Ma), Chlorine (Cl - not always essential), Sodium (Na).
Sulphur (S)
Sulphur forms part of two important amino acids which are part of the many building blocks of protein. Sulphur is found in B1 vitamin and several other enzymes.
Calcium (Ca)
Calcium is essential for plant growth, cell division and enlargement. Calcium is a component of cell membranes and is important for developing the root system, shoot tips and storage organs. Calcium aids in pollen development and help plants to retain their foliage.
Magnesium (Ma)
Magnesium occurs in chlorophyll and is also an activator of enzymes.
Micro nutrients:
Aside for the primary and secondary nutrient requirements, plants also need several micro nutrients. Iron (Fe), Zinc (Zn), Maganese (Mn), Copper (Cu), Molybdenum (Mo), Boron (B) and Cobalt (Co) are all essential for proper plant development.
Iron (Fe)
Iron gives green color to plant foliage. Iron is part of the make up of enzymes and aids in protein synthesis, photosynthesis and the metabolic functions of plants. Iron is also required for chlorophyll synthesis.
Zinc (Zn)
Zinc increases the metabolic rate of plants. Zinc deficiencies will cause impaired cell functions. Zinc is also part of the make up of enzymes.
Maganese (Mn)
Maganese is part of the make up of enzymes and help in photosynthesis and the metabolic functions of plants.
Copper (Cu)
Copper contains amine oxidase (CuAO) has been suggested to play a role in H2O2 (Hydrogen Peroxide) production in plant cell walls during cell development and in response to pathogen attack. Copper functions as a catalyst in photosynthesis and respiration. It is a constituent of several enzyme systems involved in building and converting amino acids to proteins. Copper is important in carbohydrate and protein metabolism and is important in the formation of lining in plant cell walls which leads to the structural strength of the cells, and the plant. Copper also affects the flavor, the storage ability, and the sugar content of fruits.
Molybdenum (Mo)
Molybdenum is part of the make up of enzymes and aids in the metabolic functions of plant. Molybdenum is also required for nitrogen fixing bacteria
Boron (B)
Assist in the metabolic function of plant and aids in cell division.
Cobalt (Co)
Ethylene synthesis is a process that inhibits shoot development. Cobalt is an ion that inhibits ethylene synthesis, thus, allowing shoots to develop.
This plant has entered the Flowering stage after being in that stage and suffering root shock from being left in the sun then reverted back into flowering when placed in the DWC – Now 1 month later of being introduced from soil into DWC and now aeroponic systems this plant Is exponentially greater!!!
**Notice the soil still falling off after 1 month of soaking in a Deep Water Culture apparatus.
** The plant is drinking so much water now I must fill it daily to keep from depriving the roots of moisture.
** Nutrients do NOT need to be added with the refilling of water. Until about 1 – 2 weeks.
** Clean out the system with soap/bleach 10% every 2 weeks at least for good health.
** At this Point with many species of plant you can be in optimum parameters for cloning or reproduction.**
This newly transferred from soil to Deep Water Culture to Aeroponic/Bubble culture…..
The Tomato Plant has still soil eroding and granulating globs falling off after 1 Month of DWC.
The Pump has taken in more soil than should be allowed – I did not have a filter as anyone should when converting with highly interwiven soil plants being transferred into hydroponics.
I have now had to re-wash everything only 4 days into aeroponic conversion; This is ok because the nutrients aren’t too augmented in price – and plants need a good environment of fresh water and your pump also needs to be checked on after initial function of your system for consistency.
