I'd imagine it should work. Only difference really between an "authentic" flood tray is that the hole locations are usually recessed lower and the bottom has channels to allow total drainage to the hole once the pump kicks off.
Great question. I have just a bit of algae growth in the tray because of the light hitting the water but it seems to have dissipated now that the canopy is shielding it. Doesn't seem to be any slowing of growth or weird stuff going on.
Yea,these trays have a recessed holes,as well as channels. I'm gonna give it a shot at drilling it.
Running the bit in reverse may avoid cracking/chewing up the plastic. I think the ones with just one hole are for top feed setups. Just a plug hole to drain it.
I've wondered the same. Just my opinion I dont feel its necessary. I've still got algae in a "full drain" hydroponic store bought tray the same as I have in the $6 totes that puddle a little bit after draining. Over the years I've been running these DIY tote setups the plants have never displayed overwater issues either. If there is a difference between the two, it hasnt been large enough for me to notice it yet and spend $100 or more on a hydroponics tray.
Damn! What you feeding them? I might have to try regular pots instead of these net pots.
If they are super happy....yes lol. Those roots look great!
I'm doing something wrong! Dayumnnn!!!
I use to cover mine with plastic- poly white side up and it helps with algae and the roots would form a layer all over the bottom I guess from less evaporation, the nute solution would remain in the bottom between cycles.
By upping fertigation do you mean by the frequency of the pump coming on? So if every 4 hours that's 6x per day? Do you use a res to top off or mix per tote?
