Aeroponics Overview - Setups, Advantages & Shortcomings For Cannabis Growers

It’s time for Aeroponics 101 - I’ll talk abit about pure and hybrid systems, low pressure and high pressure systems and why you don’t see many full cycle Aeroponic setups among Cannabis growers.
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[@LexBlazer]

Thanks for watching and remember to subscribe! One little edit on the video: the heavy duty misters for high pressure systems are actually most often made of stainless steel, not brass. Apparently the brass/steel mix ones aren't as good.

[@prunusmume2188]

talk about jewish cannabis strains and are those strains less subversive.

[@justinadair1212]

Hey Lex I have been subscribed and watching your videos for a quite some time now. Question with the aeroponics. So I am use to using Hydroponics if I decided to go with an aeroponics system could root pruning be beneficial in not getting things clogged up? Also if someone was to spend a couple hundred on a battery like they use on PC's and servers so if the power happened to go out they would have a couple hours of good power then that should save their crops (hopefully). I mean there are a lot of different batteries but the good cheap ones run about $400 USD I got one I am planning on putting on my hydroponic system but I have to make sure my battery is far from water as it can get dangerous quick. Is Hydroponics or aeroponics better in your opinion? Growth/Veg/Yeild?

[@Alpha_fitz]

Look at MistFitz Aeroponics. I have all these issues worked out. I designed, coded, and built multiple working Aeroponic controllers. I need investors. Fitz.

[@criticallook1352]

What do your two scents smell like?! :

[@GMT439]

How come KZbin grow channels are so anti Hydro when hydro it the most common method for indoor growing in the world?

[@markrich3271]

I run a aero system in a 50 gal reservoir . Most of the problems you talk about there are fixes for. Like clogs . They made fine mesh pump screen type bags. Net pots get zip tied to the tote your using. Stuff like that . I will say that timer from Blink you showed is awesome I have about 5 . I also have back up pumps and air pumps for everything. You cant beilve the growth I achieve . Ive ran many systems there nothing like a finely tuned aero system though. The gains out way the problems if you stick with it and youre right smaller plants are easier to control.

[@AeroponicGrowers]

The short bursts of spray in a high pressure aeroponic system are what changes the roots from hydroponic roots to high pressure root's. Low pressure aeroponics and hydroponics produce the same kind of stringy root. Most people start with intervals of 3 seconds on every 3 minutes, with the largest gap being 1 second on 5 minutes off. We are trying to create "suspension" in the root chamber. The earth spins at about 1G of force, 20-50 micron sized droplet's "suspend" in the air for about 8 second's. This creates a more consistent humidity level in the chamber. This allows the roots to create smaller fishbone like root's similar to roots in soil. We have found growing Cannabis works best in container's that are at least 19" high for 3-4 months of growing. True HPA changes the pant by causing more "turgidity" essentially the plant rapidly ages along with the explosive growth. Plants have an extra cell membrane compared to us, during osmosis the cell's can swell rapidly and True HPA forces this. Another advantage is running sterile nutrient's the entire grow. Since the roots absorb almost all the nutrients during the day, there is very little runoff. Solely speaking about Cannabis I agree with a lot of what you say. What most people don't realize is that the advantage to True HPA is the speed of growth and cloning during an entire annual set of grow's. True HPA simply adds an extra grow annually do to the speed. When comparing what system's work best for growing Cannabis I have found a good grower will simply win with the system they have mastered. Thanks! Great video.

[@MrChit-od9po]

True on a few points. Ive stuck to a aeroponic/dwc system for all my grows and get good weight and juicy buds that put the growers pictures to shame. Im safe when the power goes out also... its a big deal cleaning the system after a grow.

[@nato9157]

I'm growing in aeroponic system and it's succeeding. I'm in week 5 of flower. My mistakes were attempting too plants at 1 time so I recommend 2 at most and account for your flower growth! Create anchors for cropping and stress training! Add inner panel's to prevent drips. Go for it! I'm not using brass but I want them for the next round. I like the set up. 2 totes 1 is not long enough

[@Biewtiful]

which brand did you get? is it still good since you have it?

[@shoaibmehar61]

Need info about aeroponics can you help?

[@kellyhill4410]

Thanks Lex. Excellent information

[@Fatqb]

As always great content. The little details help a lot.

[@OperationBaboon]

True aeroponics is done with high pressure, delivering about 80 to 120 psi, producing 30 to 80 micron small droplets - the ideal size range. i personally would run 3 seconds every 3 min. an accumulator helps to keep pressure constant and reduce the times the pumps starts running. you can reduce growing time by a good 20-30%, with higher yields than traditional hydroponics and use way less water and nutrients (if you use a recirculating system). PROS: best way to grow, period - faster, better, way less nutrient use, bigger yield etc. - seriously, you can watch the plants grow right in front of you. CONS: very complicated set-up, needs some technical knowledge and decent diy skills, no ready to use products, when it fails it's catastrophic (have a backup system ready - and some way of notifying you when the system fails) - not a system for beginners or intermediates; even pros will prefer simpler set ups for the convenience, but if you do get into it and can build a real HPA system, you are in for a treat! Bonus Tip: DO NOT USE BRASS NOZZLES! there are good steel, titanium and nylon nozzles out there, use those! DO NOT mix metals in your nutrients loop, as it will cause corrosion and poison your plants. Try to get all plastic, steel or titanium parts only (had to search for HP gauges with steel fittings etc.). Bonus Tip 2: Use Yucca in your solution, as it will keep the system and in particular the nozzles from clogging up for much longer!

[@Nickporter17]

Do you agree that a full growth cycle through flowering is this difficult if a good high press system and filters are used? I assume if you avoid clogs and have a few redundant misters if you get get some clogged you'll be in good shape. Is there a standard way to support the base of the plant in lieu of soil or more medium?

[@Humbulla93]

super pro tip: drain to waste because you only have to mix the solution once as the ph doesn´t fluctuate. with a big enough tank you could make it to only mix the nutrient solution once per grow

[@Aerogrow]

​@@Nickporter17 nets or scrog screens / SOG screens are almost always required to keep plant from tipping. Stay away from brass chinesinum junk nozzles and you will not have any issues on clogs. Run a mechanical filter and make sure to not use organic nutes (whatever nutes you use have to fully dissolve and under 50microns). Have 8 grow cycles through my system, never had issues with clogging with high nutes in 1400ppm area during last weeks. You can setup a aero system that is reliable and performs; just the initial investment is about 4x from just running a hydro setup.

[@mrgippy123]

What's Yucca?

[@OperationBaboon]

@@Nickporter17 i recommend at least baskets, so that the roots can gab on to something, and center the plant; the rest should be done by gravity. since the roots in the root chamber will be massive, they should be able to counterbalance the top weight. but using a net on top is standard for me anyway - so that helps too. You could probably use inert media, like hydrocorrels; but in truth, if you can do without, do it without. The whole idea is to get rid of anything between the nutrient solution and the plant.

[@mikeniner8154]

Thanks for all the knowledge 👍

[@professorfroopynoopers1171]

Great info man, glad I stumbled on this

[@cho4d]

i love your videos, you speak clearly, have a lot of knowledge and have a balanced view :)

[@ScottRawdin]

Thank you. Concise and informative.

[@paulmildner6093]

Everything about this concept is intimidating

[@darthwizzywizard]

You are the greatest Lex. 👍

[@timkickinkuiken]

Well done, great information!

[@jimsparks-pw9tq]

Thank you for your honesty.

[@-_-GT350]

i wanted to try this for my first grow but i think ill keep it more simple very informative vid!

[@user-cl8nl1yh7y]

thx lex) your channel is very helpfull for medium lvl growers like me) i wish you good luck and monster harvests)))

[@declanasher7972]

Solid vid, thanks for the advice

[@alejandroseetal2275]

Hi lex . Great video👋

[@Flamingpiano]

A mist maker is able to produce droplets with a median size of 5 microns. Using that with a few pc fans mounted correctly you can get a good coverage. Costs about 80 quid.

[@grantwalkersound]

There is a commercial sized aeroponics company out here in AZ called Aeriz. They grow some of the most beautiful cannabis I've ever had. So it's definitely possible to do. I am about to try it at home, because I'm stubborn and like challenges... but I am glad I know what NOT to do at this point.

[@Adeft]

Please let me know what design you end up using, I am also looking into it.

[@samthomson6087]

very informative, thank you!

[@xshadw]

Havent commented on youtube for 12 years but DUDE NICE SUNGLASSES !

[@brianswille]

Good information. Was curious about this before. Now I'm thinking it's best left up to others. Not a huge fan of finicky.

[@user-sw8lb9et5b]

What up lex,happy Saturday

[@LexBlazer]

Happy Saturday, y'all!

[@BurghFan-ps9ow]

Thank you for information sir!!!

[@gihold]

right on lex always great stuff here

[@rockyalvarez520]

You can eliminate equipment issues destroying your crop by adding in either double or even triple redundancies in your equipment as well as sensors and alarms to monitor water flow

[@jesterolog7]

Good. Thanks

[@C...G...]

cheers lexmeister, i learnt some things i'd never even thought about before, i know for sure i would be worrying about the pump stopping during a power cut ! :-)

[@usbtnt]

backup battery maybe?

[@C...G...]

@@usbtnt yes, i would still worry though lol

[@RonaldKethers]

You only need 3 redundant pump systems, 8 car batteries, 50 nozzles and somebody to monitor the whole thing 24/7. It's almost too easy!

[@C...G...]

@@RonaldKethers lol 😀

[@slambam6191]

trojangrower grows really big plants using aeroponics, should check out his work.

[@alacard84]

Great as always man. Nice to see someone that actually tells the truth about a system. Not just hey check this out aeroponics sucks this or that is better. Love how you tell how aeroponic systems are supposed to be. A lot just think it’s grab a low grade pump, cheaply made sprayers and BOOM aeroponics lol. Nah it don’t work like that on anything medium size or bigger. Great vid man. Keep em coming.

[@atomizer2665]

He can only talk about the systems he has seen or experienced. The negatives he mentions apply to some systems but not all. I`ve always found aero no less reliable than any other growing method and a lot less work..

[@barneymiller4088]

Would it work to use a few ultrasonic mist makers to bath the roots in water and nutrients?

[@grow.at.home.t.h.c7567]

A keep ma airopoincs misters on 24/7.. and gt outstanding resuilts🇬🇧🇬🇧✌😎

[@joewelsh4714]

Can an aeroponic system be used for non cloned plants? Like taking a very young plant and put it into a aeroponic system. I am just now researching aero/ hydro ponics and I am looking for the best method to grow indoors or in a semi sunlit screen room. It seems that the aeroponics produces better results than an aerated hydroponic system. I could be wrong, just going by what I have watched thus far. I live in SW Florida so it is hot most of the year even during our so called "winter". I mainly want to grow strawberries, tomatoes, bell peppers(or any pepper), cucumbers,herbs. Any advice would be great. I am not going into cloning at this time as I have no hands on experience with the basics of either system yet. Thanks.

[@baconology3065]

hey can you speak about the modified kratky and straight up kratky for cannabis? thanks

[@oliviermaillet406]

Hello I have a question, when we talk about traditional soil culivation, we need nitrifying (or more) soil bacteria and fungus that live in symbiosis with the plants to be grown, is this the same for hydroponic and aeroponic method ? can we totally make the vegetable growing without these bacteria and fungus that transform nutrients ?

[@therealprairiepotter6125]

I use a deep well submersible pump and pressure tank like on a farm, from my reservoir

[@Dazza_Doo]

Interesting - Honestly I don't know if high-pressure systems do anything for the plants (whatever you want to grow), I would of thought a low pressure dripping system would work just as well.

[@UnrealApe]

roughly how long is a full grow cycle with aeroponics?

[@peteh8077]

Dissolved solids do not clog 50mu misters. There's much misinformation here. Get a good 80psi rated pump. 50mu misters, filter your pump intake. Aerate the holding tank with bubblers.

[@28nickm]

Hi Lex, are there any plants you think would do well with aeroponics?

[@LexBlazer]

herbs, spices, leafy greens...tomatoes of smaller varieties, etc...small plants is key, otherwise it's a pretty open ballgame.

[@tupacfan7963]

hey man i found some 20 year old seeds (someone gave me them) but im kinda new to growing and i dont kow how to germinate them any help and tips ? p.s love your content keep it up 💯🔥

[@marculysse498]

Can someone help me out on what good time for it to run and what time to leave it off....is it 5 minutes on 10 minutes off staring off then switch to 3 minutes on 15 minutes off?

[@carldearman1836]

What is the best Fertilizer to use on cannabis plant and best for blooming also

[@OperationBaboon]

Lucas Formula: 2ml of GHE Flora Micro & 8ml Flora Bloom into 1 liter (1/4 gallon) water. can be used in grow and bloom from start to finish.

[@Asherons]

What growing method DOESNT have problems? You wanna do aeroponics; get what you can and give it a shot! Nay-sayers ghonna nay say.

[@ronvalley1973]

excellent video lex. never even heard of this. and born in 55. and thanks for the warning as now i know to not buy into this set up, thanks!

[@nclarke120]

Thanks a lot... not much good info out there.. i am running a low pressure system and its amazing!

[@hammyneal1684]

How is it going

[@gerryjamesedwards1227]

Has anyone tried using mist created by ultrasonic transducers? It would obviate the need for any fluid pressure whatsoever. All you'd be doing is pumping air around loaded with as much vapor as necessary to prevent it forming larger droplets, easily done with sensors and an MCU.

[@johnbuck5181]

Have you further looked into this? Good question.

[@gerryjamesedwards1227]

@@johnbuck5181 Hi, John. Yes, I have, it's called 'Fogponics', by some, and there are even a couple of commercial solutions out there.

[@alextao3774]

Thank you for highlighting the downsides. Great channel

[@atomizer2665]

Lex doesnt seem to have any real hands on experience of running aeroponics so i guess his views on the downsides may be based more on imagination than anything.

[@alextao3774]

@@atomizer2665 I see. But they sound like plausible things to worry about. Most other videos I've seen only say how great it is without mentioning the things to be cautious about. Do you have much success with it?

[@alextao3774]

@@atomizer2665 I plan to put the atomizer into water mixed with nutrient and ph to about 6. Do you know if the mist process will affect my mixture and ph?

[@atomizer2665]

@@alextao3774 It sounds like you are planning to use an ultrasonic fogger.

[@alextao3774]

@@atomizer2665 o that's not the same as atomizer?

[@Caqtus]

Soil Versus Hydroponics link doesnt work anymore. Thanks for the vid thou

[@luiskhanofkhans8074]

What about growing cannabis with an aquaponic system?

[@Nickporter17]

I've been looking into aeroponics a lot lately and you mention some concerns I haven't heard before. Namely that the plant will get too big and be unsupported. Is there a way to address this? I'm thinking multiple layers of scree nets, can you foresee issues with that? Thanks for the vid. I subbed btw!

[@nato9157]

Use the nets and cvc structure support. Aeroponic will be the future don't be fooled

[@18aplateindoors]

@@nato9157 facts I used aero for the first time over 8 yrs ago with a rainforest66 6/site and I’ve never seen so much growth in my life..strongest yield ever,he does bring up decent cons but there’s plenty of cons for hydro as well

[@agiftofflame]

I really only find it beneficial for clones tbh Like you said it's just way too finicky. I prefer coco most of all for veg and flower because of ease of use, and it's versatility. From salt based to bottled organic and finally full organic, it really can do whatever you want, you can use 3.8L smart pots with a drip or bottom fed system, or you can transplant into bigger pots for manual watering. Or you can use the big ass bags and still go for drip, bigger bags exclude bottom fed though, because good luck finding a system for those sizes, unless you diy ofc. Aand it's more environmentally friendly than rockwool, which admittedly is also an amazing medium, just really energy intensive to make.

[@_noname617]

need an updated tutorial on ways to keep weed fresh

[@blzt3206]

I know some people with a fully aeroponic grow. Works pretty good for them actually.

[@LexBlazer]

brave :) ...

[@atomizer2665]

@@LexBlazer Its a walk in the park. HPA can be used for germinating seeds right through to harvest. Believe it or not, one of the most efficient forms of aero uses 0psi water pressure ;)

[@nato9157]

@@atomizer2665 Facts😂😂I'm like um ok

[@atomizer2665]

@@alfmuss3 Oil less compressors make more noise and dont last very long, the only good thing is they are cheap :)

[@HergerTheJoyous]

So its an engineering issue? That's good because that can usually be fixed with a redesign.

[@scottturner2529]

Anybody use air pressure to force the water through the nozzle? Air onto a pressure vessel filled with water. You could depressurization between sprays. More reliable too.

[@guyvaderproductions8882]

Well, this is 4 years old but there is a company, Aeriz, that is a 100% aeroponic grow system. They've proven you wrong!

[@Alpha_fitz]

MistFitz Aeroponics

[@steviecar5729]

What is that deficiency @3:44 ? I’m having that problem but can’t work out what it is! That’s the closest picture I’ve seen online!

[@LexBlazer]

severe cal/mg deficiency.

[@mickdel]

what about fogging - ultrsonic fogger no parts to jam.

[@shanewhitehouse4767]

Next lex is growing in space 0 gravity for a medium 😆

[@danielbroos6926]

Hey Bro I love your channel. I started a plant off some decent bud that I managed to pull some seed. Not many mind you. The girl that I went with has "staggered" branches. And she's absolutley beautiful so far. Why are her branches like that? Can you touch upon that?

[@danielbroos6926]

Any answers?

[@LexBlazer]

More mature plants will often get alternating nodes...it's a sign that if you wanted to put that plant into 12/12, it's ideally ready for it. Nodes sometimes start to alternate around day 45...

[@danielbroos6926]

Cool, I'm gonna give her another week and go for it. Preciate ya!

[@etharahmedmohamedelghandou9769]

What about the nutrients a plant needs from the soil🤔?

[@Sillyman27]

You put it into the water.

[@isaacandersen7307]

Bro I want this for jalapeños

[@artmakesascene]

soil vs. hydroponic link es muerto, ese.

[@domenicomonteleone3055]

Lex Blazer iam a newbie at growing weed and my question to would be about Alein OG auto flowering seeds I live in Canada which way do you think would be better for me to grow weed inside or outside thank you kindly

[@LexBlazer]

If they're autos, you'll have a real easy time outdoors with them.

[@domenicomonteleone3055]

@@LexBlazer the weather I have forgotten to tell you it changes from day to day and when it does get cold it feels like march /April weather cold and with winds I think I will wait until next year I am not in any rush to grow weed you are an informative person with alot of knowledge and experience and know how thank you kindly for responding back to me I would care to follow you and ask you questions when I see things that you are doing

[@domenicomonteleone3055]

@@LexBlazer thank you kindly for responding back to me I like what you do and how you explain yourself to everyone and yes I do want to follow you my I ask you when will you have more new videos or do you already have new videos out that I havent seen yet again thank you kindly iam happy that I am following you

[@scottturner2529]

I don’t understand why this system is faster than dirt. Don’t you need soil microbes to help breakdown nutes?

[@usernamehere2124]

It uses hydroponic, or bottled (synthetic) nutrients. In bottled nutrients, the nutrients have already been broken down to make them bioavailable to the plant immediately.

[@scottturner2529]

@@usernamehere2124 good point but you could use the same type of nutes on dirt.

[@usernamehere2124]

@@scottturner2529 True. However, hydro is much more optimized for the plant. Soil has a lot of things that could cause stress on the plant. Pests, fungi, bacteria, oxygen deprivation, deficiencies, pH imbalance, etc... hydro cancels out all those stress factors when done properly, therefore, plants grow faster. Even if you have perfectly tailored soil, with the proper amount of synthetic nutrient input and microbial diversity, the amount of oxygen the roots receive is less than they would receive in a hydro environment. Studies have shown that plants grow faster in both hydroponic and anaerobic systems, compared to traditional soil methods.

[@scottturner2529]

@@usernamehere2124 I think you’re right about the o2 at the roots. Thanks for your answers.

[@andthe.infinite]

Sounds like aeroxpensiveponics

[@Brian-cf7dc]

What about cloning in aeroponics?

[@LexBlazer]

near the end of the video i mention, that's totally fine...cause they're small.

[@stevenporras5309]

Hydroponics has too many variables for me. I’ll stick to soil.

[@robert7355]

tell me you've never grown in a HPA system . . .

[@francescodipastena3736]

Aeroponic Is not as prohibitive as presented. Easier than soil with mineral nutrients

[@atomizer2665]

Its just his personal opinion but its clear he has no practical experience of running genuine aeroponics.

[@francescodipastena3736]

@@atomizer2665 yes, of course, but if you make a video ad an expert staiting such strong opinion, but not supported by evidences and experience, but only of things heard around, it fools people to believe false informations...

[@atomizer2665]

@@francescodipastena3736 If an expert says the hardware will fail in days and the plants will die in minutes , they have never run aero. Misinformation also leads folks to believe they have an aeroponic system when, in reality, its hydroponic :)

[@hambiscuit9943]

I like dirt

[@terryschutt5093]

Don't grow plants grow buds tell you finished first grow in years the growth rate is crazy fast, brought an old system that was built years ago , always do your maintenance and have 2 of everything, have extra mistersand change them weekly iwhen you change your nutrient tank.chang mine weekly. And one more thing figure out early how you will support your grow . This last grow the root system broke it's grow pot . I'll never go back invest in a chiller you will thank me later. Over Grow the World

[@gretchenlenz6781]

All that to grow a weed..🙄😂

[@evolutionfilms1]

I need weed

[@peteh8077]

You don't need brass. Do more research. A pvc supplier outvwest has 50mu misters

[@havokterra]

You nailed it , aeroponics is a pain in the ass and not practical , to much human input .

[@RabbitholeIsrael]

so in short, dont use airophonics. got it

[@odownton1322]

Karen

[@zekesgrowroom370]

Ive never even heard of aeroponics Its not even being corrected by my phone

[@LexBlazer]

I was actually shocked it didn't get corrected by my spellcheck...it's not a new thing at all...I'm aware of aeroponics as far back as the 1980s.

[@michaelgoldstein8959]

Yea i just noticed it wasnt autocorrected when i was searching for more information about it

[@mja5400]

Dud fix ur accent

[@twentytwo138]

Honestly, all of these growing techniques besides soil are crap.. Too industrialized, too expensive and complicated, and the weed is simply not the same as with soil.. These growing techniques remind me of the modern way of breeding animals, stuff them all together cramped in a room like sardines, feed them with chemicals and what not, sell them.. Then their meat is not good.. Most people will say that weed is great from aero and hydro, but they are just dealers and sellers trying to justify.. Weed in soil with organic nutrients is the only way to go, everything else needs to stop..

[@jobssteve9581]

That's just not true, double blind tests have been conducted in testing quality and there is a large prejudice in favor of aeroponics or hydroponics. And the yield of aeroponics is significantly larger than traditional growing.

[@netdeep8242]

Cannabis?shite