All About Air Pruning

[@eccentrichydroponics6386]

In the beginning of this video I was thinking " Oh great, another instant hydroponicist" but then I watched the rest. Your point on roots are very valid " coming from this old timer" I even posted a video on cutting 2/3rds of my roots and its effects and made a follow up video so far. Why I started to focus on roots is when 20 gallons of my reservoir ended up on my carpets due to roots clogging my drains many moons ago... till this day, dying off or cutting of roots has remained a passe or a no no in conversation. but it is those that actually DO it , that see what the real results are without being a parrot or victim to old school "beliefs". I normally don't take this much time to comment on a video, but from what i've seen tonight, you deserve a hat's off to your efforts. and its great seeing people actually shed light on the root structure as you have. I grow my seeds in small small small rockwool, and when i transplant i roll the roots instead of letting them straight down through the baskets. this encourages root growth and I've never been disappointed. I just wish i was young enough to have started indoor growing when the internet was around to have videos to back experiments. but what can I say, I was born well before the time of even digital cameras hahah, Again, great video!

[@oscardavis2438]

instablaster...

[@Just4Growers]

Thank you sir!

[@paulc.5926]

I'm a rookie at this and have been watching your videos learning tips and tricks. Your pace is rapid enough to hold my interest and I love the clear videos showing what's what. Today I learned to let the sprouts sit inside the starter cube a bit longer next time until more roots develop along the sides. Thanks for these videos.

[@Just4Growers]

+Paul Claxton My pleasure Paul. Lots more videos planned in 2017 - although I can't believe it's the second half of February already. But they will come :) hope you're subbed. PEACE. :)

[@riccardostanzani1010]

This is probably one of the best hydroponic channel on youtube. Your advice has guided my own grows and can safely say that I am very pleased with the results. Your videos are very comprehensive detailed, you definitely deserve more subs! Keep up the good work!

[@Just4Growers]

+Rickrodile Thanks Rick! We are only just getting started so stand by for plenty more! Indoor gardening is at the intersection of so many interesting and diverse fields - never a lack of topics! :) thanks for the encouragement.

[@jeffricks2640]

i tried this air pruning and hey its amazing superb root growth and all i did was raise my pots onto a wire mesh......thanks EF

[@srenbinderupmadsen5048]

Thank you Everest, you always explain things so well and makes it easy to understand 😊

[@Just4Growers]

Søren Binderup Madsen Thanks for your support amigo.

[@srenbinderupmadsen5048]

Everest Fernandez and thank you for the inspiration 😊

[@ix-Xafra]

Dude, you're the best. So informative and entertaining, I really enjoy your delivery style and focus. Thank you!

[@Just4Growers]

Thanks Vinny. Lots of folks telling me to slow down lately and I appreciate their feedback - but I appreciate yours more! Lol.

[@ix-Xafra]

Everest Fernandez, Yes bloke, sometimes I have trouble keeping up with following your monologue and I'm a rapid thinker, so maybe a more prosaic delivery might be good - like when you emphasise with a humorous clichè as you often do. I'm just amazed that you can deliver the info with such gusto. Your knowledge and passion are clearly evident!!

[@Kat_Van_Forge]

Thank you for all of these videos, Everest. Well done, with a splash of humor. U gained another followerer here. I'm learning so much so fast that my brain hurts

[@JCHansen]

Best growing vids on the net!

[@donfairview2001]

thank you so much! This was a huge help. I did indeed make the mistake of moving my plants to early on my first try. This time I air pruned and can see an immediate difference. No wilting or struggling

[@Just4Growers]

Great to hear Don. It's all in the propagation! Get that right and its downhill cycling (I mean that in a positive 'freewheeling' sense) all the way to harvest!

[@oscarlu]

Amigo mío, you are a life saver. You should consider writing a book... Thanks for all the great tips! Keep them coming.

[@princetony1980x]

glad to see a new video. hope you injoyed your vacation

[@RickBarkergoldclaimmaps]

I don't always watch hydroponic growing videos, but when I do, I watch Everest Fernandez...:)

[@Just4Growers]

+Rick Barker Positivity much appreciated amigo.

[@pettiger15]

So glad I came across your channel! Well produced and loads if information I needed. Thanks!

[@Just4Growers]

+Eddie Awesome feedback thanks Eddie - glad you found me! Hope you're subbed :)))

[@joe-edward]

Everest, thank you for this video. Very good advice!

[@Just4Growers]

+Joe Edward You're welcome Joe. Thanks for watching.

[@AM-rp5rr]

Everest I thank you so much for your wealth of knowledge you share with us I just want to know did you go to school for this or are you self taught and what's your profession sorry if I'm being to nosey but I need this knowledge please shear this with us so we to can be great horticulturist

[@cooldriveone]

Yes! Thank you so much EVEREST!

[@John-bd1gt]

He is professor :) but he speak to fast lol

[@jafarym77]

welcome back amigo! awesome video as usual...

[@TayshimaDABs]

That was very detailed topic vlog you pointed out I'll remember that the next time I plan to grow.

[@Dimrain13]

I've always found that using rock wool cubes was great for pruning as well. However I just use the small ones once true leaves show they go into the DWC system, root mass is always full by he end so I think that's a good starting spot. From there run side by sides to see how that works compared to the smaller plugs.

[@degacci]

Man I’ve been trying to find a video to explain how to try out the bottom of my Hugo’s thank you. I didn’t know it’s called air pruning!

[@joshsimpson10]

You take such good cares of your babes. I feel guilty watching your babes so happy. While im over here abusing my plants relative to yours!! I dig your knowledge depth brother thank you!

[@Just4Growers]

+josh simpson Hey Josh, thanks for your comments. Love given to your plants in propagation will be returned to you sevenfold at harvest.

[@maxbastards]

Without everest my basil would be dead. And it was. Actually, everest should I give basil less oscillating fan treatment so they dont dry out?

[@Just4Growers]

+maxbastards Yes sir, basil likes shelter as well as sunshine. Those delicate leaves tell the story. Warmth and shelter all the way for basil.

[@maxbastards]

Thanks a bunch! I guess I'll put my other plants between the fan and the basil then. I have another question, I'm growing mint as well and even though its growing fast and bushy, its leaves fold downwards and feel dry on the edges, and I can't seem to figure out what it is. What does that usually say?

[@Powergrowsystems]

Everest Fernandez Hey Everest! Have a video recommendation for you. We have so many people coming into the store who want us to describe how to interpret the Spectrum Distribution Graphs for the different grow lights...and we always end up confusing them ;) A short video showing how to read the graphs, what the peaks and valleys mean, along with the relative energy levels scales mean and what it means to your plants - would be super helpful. I'm sure you'd be able to whip out a quick video on that topic no problem ;) It would sure help us in the store! Keep on keeping on! When's the next video coming out? :)

[@macernotis]

Another great video! I would love to see more of that nutrien film technique it looks interesting. Cheers

[@kevinm8865]

Killer video man! I believe I watched a diff video from you last year too. I love how you get to the point. I'm not into hydroponics yet (my wife already doesn't like me using the basement to seed start) but maybe in the future. I'll have to figure out where I could do it. I may start using rock wool on my transplants.

[@MyLittleGardenPlace]

Everest You da man! :0) Looking forward to a great growing year and learning so much more from you Amigo!

[@joe-edward]

Everest, I am trying to get cucumbers going, but it seems like I am waiting forever to get the sprouts to look nice and strong like yours (around 4:00 into this video). Mine have lots of roots poking out everywhere, but the plants themselves are not nearly as developed as yours (only one true leaf on mine) and the stems are not as thick or long. I started these from seed exactly two weeks ago, and I have resisted putting them into the system, but it seems like their second true leaves just don't want to do anything more than poke out a little. They still look healthy, and the cubes are still damp to the touch. Do I just need to wait longer? I want to transplant them into 4x4 cubes after this.

[@AlwysGoNegative]

Thanks Everest. Can you make a video on the transition from veg to flower mode? I know its a bit more complicated than just switching light schedule to 12/12 to do it the right way

[@XionTRAX]

Geat job although I have one problem with your standpoint It is true that air pruned plants have a better root structure compared to aeroponic cloning but it don't matter if you are going for a full soilless medium with for example nft or a deep water system only using clay pebbles because you can relatively early transplant them into those systems without needing a air pruned plant ^^ and might i ask when your Led grow tests are done? and also if you could check out electrolytes to raise the o2 lvl in the water by splitting H2o compared to "nano bubble" water pump technology were you mix o2 gas or air into the water in the pump. keep the great work up ^^

[@atomizer2665]

What you appear to lose in prop you`ll gain two or three fold in veg ;) Nothing more pitiful than a big netpot with a single root hanging out the bottom ;)

[@lukasherdt2978]

IT would be great if you Kould make a Full Tutorial for setting up Small growrooms Or Tents

[@Just4Growers]

+Lukas Herdt Funny you should say that - lots of grow tent related stuff coming up soon

[@mickybeezy]

love your videos so helpful 💚

[@kirabarsmith9353]

Great post. Thanks, Everest!

[@nick.h7566]

Citing the metric system.... you da real MVP

[@Just4Growers]

Henchman 21 Thanks buddy.

[@cheeseface99]

great vid....i have been air pruning in stone wool for sometime as its great if you need to hold plants back....i then transplant to dwc and veg on untill a large root mass has formed again.....is the first step worth it as dwc will provide the roots with the best environment?

[@s3cr3ts3rv1c3]

Thank you so much for the new video!

[@Just4Growers]

+s3cr3ts3rv1c3 My pleasure :)

[@davepallant8835]

you are the growing orical, the chosen one from legends long forgotten, You are the one who's name is quietly wisspered between growers, the promised one that would lead all us growers to the promised Land of propagation and bounty full harvests, and for that I thank you.

[@Just4Growers]

+Dave Pallant Why thank you for the indulgence Dave. It felt so good to read. Lol.

[@DRivas-th7uw]

Badazz info, bro's.Thank you.💪👊✌

[@fatelessxful]

This would still work well with soil right? Just put the 6 inch cube in the soil when it is looking full of roots?

[@cicco1838]

awesome plant bro!

[@TwoKingsWashCo]

Would you remove the plastic from larger rockwool cubes to keep pruning?

[@Bubu00069]

How do you know so much about plants? Could you share some resources with us?

[@hedi8287]

whats the thing they use under the 4x4 ? its that a fiber sheet?

[@adamchase8985]

Hello Mr. Fernandez, How do you keep mold/and or algae from growing underneath the lid of your hydro table I use the term "lid" loosely. and My 2nd question is a 2 part Is the algae bad & Can you safely remove it? I mean other than wiping it off.

[@jonathanschadenfreude9603]

Everest, have you any thoughts on biochar? I'd also like to encourage you to bring your efforts to say a website other than just youtube where other can converse with you about different gardens. Secondly have you or do you take stock in this question rolling around gardening sites of plastic pots being ok for edibles veggies etc etc, I'd prefer fabric pots indoors but they can be pricey in my location.

[@telefunkenyou47]

Do you also use the "Root Tone" to

[@JAYWLEE]

hey can you please do a vid about root rot? I'm having root rots ...

[@soldierforgod1477]

how do I get rid of powdery mildew I see white dots on the base of my plants

[@Shadowboxe]

And another good video.

[@phenofinder9145]

I miss these days

[@crib4209]

thanks man for more good info

[@Putrid186]

If the plan is to migrate to an aeroponics unit, where the rockwool is typically removed beforehand, would you still recommend air pruning? it seems like it would make that removal much more difficult

[@Just4Growers]

I would recommend propagating in less restrictive media like grow stones or perlite rather than Rockwool when going on to aeroponics.

[@Putrid186]

@@Just4Growers thank you sir! Much appreciated

[@raideno4488]

what about rapid rooters? or root riot?

[@Jayr-be2kg]

Nice to see the blue lab pH meter. Go New Zealand.

[@Just4Growers]

+Jason Rochford Beautiful place. Robust, reliable and accurate meters too :)

[@moombah2step528]

is that a rare dankness sticker I see back there? haha

[@crazysquirrel9425]

I have yet to see a side by side comparison of a tomato plant in the ground and one in an Air-Pot. Size, production, water usage, etc. Everyone says air-pruning is best but I have yet to SEE any comparisons. Seems to me that the plants spend a lot of energy growing roots and not as much growing fruit.

[@104blockboyz702]

Can I do air pruning to soil or does it only work for hydro??

[@Just4Growers]

Yes it works with soil too.

[@dustintravis8791]

Greatinformationthanksman. :)

[@Just4Growers]

You’re welcome amigo. Appreciate the feedback.

[@7-ten]

Stone wool = rockwool?

[@dacevillen7093]

i flush the rockwool with a hose then soak 5.5 for the day or so works fine

[@johnadmin3925]

what called big tray?

[@hopefullygreen7835]

thanks for allbthe help with the info

[@Just4Growers]

+hopefully green I was rushing it for years, now I can barely keep up. Propagation with children. All good in the hood amigo. Peace and happy growing, Everest.

[@oregonstrongman2420]

finally! a new vid!

[@monstermushroomcloud]

Oregrown Budman Yo what up my dude!

[@monstermushroomcloud]

Oregrown Budman Lol that was for the public. Oh well xD

[@Just4Growers]

+Oregrown Budman Yeah sorry - busy getting the new room prepped - taking so much longer than I'd hoped but such is life!

[@oregonstrongman2420]

life has a way of doin that to us huh? :D Just glad to see my favorite youtube gardener back at it!

[@Just4Growers]

Oregrown Budman Thanks buddy! Yes, can't believe it's half way through February already and I'm still in the habit of writing 2016! Lots of fun planned for this year - thanks for the encouragement. :)

[@ExoticCultivations]

Shout out to the channel...growers luv

[@Just4Growers]

+TROPICAL MEDZ GROWER Peace amigo.

[@betterSTFUnGTFO]

Like your Videos. Great informative stuff. Im myself a AdhD so please bro, just take a few more breaths before firing those very good stuff on us. We wanna soak it all like rockwool. You squeeze a bit too much! 😉👍

[@Just4Growers]

Appreciate the feedback. Thanks Colonel!

[@meowmix1569]

Sounds like top feeding clones would be better than feeding from the bottom

[@christopherr4102]

thank you for the info.

[@alwaysadventurous7905]

how's the pepper yields?

[@Just4Growers]

+Middle Finger the best pepper crop I've grown to full maturity indoors was definitely Tokyo Hot. I'm growing it again this year.

[@rexrex1951]

nise man..👌

[@OrganicGrowLife]

Right on🌱🚜👍☝💯👊

[@slayden2229]

I use a 1$ dish strainer from to dollar store.. for a propagation tray

[@bradtheriot3610]

Good info. Giggy sign off.

[@danielmacdougall8651]

GRAZIE MILLE !

[@paperpoppers]

You snort a line before doing the voiceover for this video?

[@Just4Growers]

No.

[@paperpoppers]

Everest Fernandez good 👌

[@ms9888]

AMEN

[@sparkyarreff1917]

Bravo!

[@shanemolloy8250]

They stopped using limestone . Now its basalt

[@liamsullivan2088]

bout time

[@Feltope]

Rockwool is not biodegradable.

[@joedoe3688]

don't talk that fast ;-) "we", from the other side of the ocean will appreciate it.

[@malekzantout5171]

My god you talk so fast

[@shanedavis2093]

sllllllllllll ooooooooooooooowwww tf dowwwwnnnnnn

[@annettesereno1062]

M8)7

[@MrBrinydeep]

I couldn't stand to listen to this for more than 90 seconds. It's not about air pruning, it's about the product. The narrator sounds like an obnoxious infomercial hack. It reminded me of the old Ronco commercials.

[@Just4Growers]

I think you’re splitting root hairs. Of course it’s about air pruning. Peace and happy growing, Everest.

[@eddieyu80]

Pls speak just a little bit slower.

[@TazerGames]

Fucking relax 😐

[@doomslayer9513]

He speaks so fast, turns me off immediately, I know you speak good English dude relax.

[@18deadmonkeys]

I've applied your knowledge to my basil project. Now I just need to know what I can do with this gallon of pesto I have. DON'T LEAF ME HANGING!

[@patrickblones1858]

😂