When Does Dry Down Turn In To Dry Out
When Does Dry Down Turn In To Dry Out By Kevin Cooper What works for one grower does not always work the same way for another. Every greenhouse has its own personality, its own qualities and shortcomings. But there is one constant that applies to every grower and greenhouse, the dry down period. In order to succeed, understanding the dry down cycle is critical. Why is the dry down cycle so important? In order to produce a quality crop, roots need the proper balance of nutrient rich water and oxygen. The nutrients are supplied by water soluble injection into the water source or added to the media in controlled release form. For oxygen to re-enter the media, the dry down cycle must occur. When do you re-apply water and or nutrients? You should re-apply water and nutrients just before wilt […]