Thank you for choosing a GHE hydroponic system. They are dependable, high-quality tools. Don’t hesitate to
contact us for information or technical support : +33 (0)5 62 06 08 30 or [email protected]
UNPACKING AND SETTING
Check the packing list and familiarize yourself with the parts.
Abundant light, proper temperature and humidity, and adequate ventilation, are crucial to fast growth, healthy plants, and higher
yields. Place the system in a warm, well-lit, well-ventilated location, such as an outdoor garden, sunlit window, patio or greenhouse.
And of course, keep your system away from areas where the inevitable dripping that occurs during filling, draining and pH adjustment
might cause damage.
THE NUTRITIVE SOLUTION
You can mix your solution directly in the reservoir or in any other container. You can prepare a solution in a large container and keep
it (covered) to top-off the system when needed. For your cuttings and in small units, you can use 30% tap water and 70% rain or
demineralised water.
Our two nutrient systems, Flora-series and One Part, are adapted to your growing unit. They are exhaustive, user-friendly, and regularly
updated formulas. You will find detailed application charts on your bottles. Other GHE products are available to help you optimise your
crops : Diamond Nectar, Ripen, Mineral Magic, the BioBoosters, and the pH regulators. (See p. 24)
Flora-series was specially formulated to allow you to closely monitor your plant’s growth at each stage of its development. The following
formula for fast flowering annuals is very easy to use and gives amazing results on crop quantity and quality.
FloraGro
FloraMicro
FloraBloom
Cuttings
1
1
1
Vegetative stage
3
2
1
Fruiting and flowering
1
2
3
EC range for your hydroponic mixes :
Cuttings : 0.4 to 0.8 EC Vegetative stage 1.2 to 1.8 EC Fruiting and flowering stage : 1.8 to 2.0 EC
Last days before harvesting add only water with adjusted pH, or use Ripen.
To benefit from the best salt dilution, adjust your water to a pH between 5.5 and 6.5, before mixing. Check after and readjust if needed.
Use our pH Down regulators (liquid or powder – see labels). These high-end formulas contain special pH buffers, which help stabilize
your pH level. In addition they are quite convenient as you use the same formula during all your plant’s life, from vegetative growth
to flowering, and/or fruiting.
For practical measuring, use the cap of 1 or 1/2 litre bottles : 1 cap = 10 ml.
Example : For 20 Litres of pure water : 1 cap FGro + 2 caps 3 caps FBloom = +/- 1.00 to 1.50 EC,
depending on the quality of your water
Important notice : Shake your bottles before using.
Our nutrients are extremely concentrated. Very little is needed for your crop. To avoid any precipitation while mixing your solution,
make sure to rinse your measure after pouring each component, and never mix the components together.
BIOPONICS ! (ORGANIC HyDROPONICS)
Bioponics is a revolutionary cultivating method which allows you to finally go organic with your hydroponic system.
In bioponics with a humid substrate like rockwool, coconut fibre or perlite, use BioSevia with BM. In bioponics with a draining substrate
like clay pellets or lava rocks, or with bare roots, add the BioFiltre.
Detailed instructions come with your bottle. Please read them carefully. As bioponics is a new concept, don’t hesitate to contact us :
we guarantee fast and complete technical advice and follow up.
GROROX
(THE CLAy PEBBLES)
There are different qualities of rocks, the best ones are neutral (which don’t influence your solution’s pH). For “hydro” systems, GHE
offers a special Grorox mix. Inquire with your supplier.
Before use :
• It is important to wash your rocks correctly to get rid of the dust and other particles and residues.
• Check the rock’s pH : Put some pebbles in a glass of distilled water. Stir well and let it rest. Measure the pH. If it is high (pH>8.0), soak
overnight in an acidic solution (pH<4.0). Then rinse thoroughly.
After the crop :
• If needed, especially if you had a disease or an insect infestation, it is recommended to disinfect thoroughly : soak in pH Down
(pH<4.0) overnight and rinse thoroughly.
COCOTEK
(100% BIODEGRADABLE AND NATURAL COCONUT FIBER AND LATEX).
The CocoTek pots exist in Ø 5 & 7,5 cm. You can use them with your choice of substrate (clay pebbles, lava rocks, perlite, verrmiculite,
coconut fibre, etc.) or with your own mix of substrates. You can choose not to use substrate at all, but cover the pot with a CocoTek
disk.
After the harvest clean thoroughly. After removing the pots from your system, get rid of as many roots as possible, rinse well, let them
dry, and shake the debris off.
The CocoTek line is adapted to aero-hydroponics, drip irrigation and soil. Pots can be used to germinate seeds and grow seedlings
and young plants. They can be replanted directly, without removing the substrate and stressing the plant.
A big advantage to using Grorox and CocoTek is that, unlike rockwool, they are totally harmless and ecological. They can be used
several times, crop after crop. They are 100% recyclable and can be added in the ground to help lighten or enrich the soil.
OPERATING THE SySTEMS
WaterFarms, aquaFarms, aeroFarms, ecogroWers, DPs “HyDro”, DPs “aero”, aeroFlos
1 - Filling and emptying the systems.
1. For AquaFarms, WaterFarms and AeroFarms, simply fill the reservoir and turn the pump on. Empty in a container using the
blue level tubing.
2. For Dutch Pots “Hydro” and ”Aero” first fill the reservoir then the pots. Once the system is full, top off the reservoir. To empty,
start with the reservoir, then empty the pots and drain the system completely.
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