I'm getting my bucket ready for a DWC. The tree is small and has been in dirt inside the house. Can I use a large pool noodle rather than a 10 inch net cup with clay pebbles in it for supporting the tree?

**Why did the gardener plant a light bulb?**

My brain is still trying to piece EVERYTHING together. With my limited knowledge I can see uses (pros) for every hydro/aero/DWC/Kratky/fog/mist/tower/drip system of growing as well as why/when each fails (cons)...one size does not fit all. As someone who really likes and wants to grow a wide variety of plants (herbs, greens, grains, fruits, veggies, flowers, etc.) I can't help but wonder how to use the best of everything (systems and modalities) to be able to get the best from every single seed I germinate/plant I clone in the space I will have available while getting the most benefits out of limited supplies and resources...limiting water and nutrient waste, dependence on electrical availability to help minimize costs, allow efficient space utilization, etc.🤔 And then, just for s&g's (💩&😆s) throw in edible mushrooms of the non-psycedelic kind! Can it be done? I am of the opinion, based on the information from the experience of others that seed germination is best done using rockwool cubes in trays with domes. ✅ After that, things get hazy, crazy, and downright complicated!!😶‍🌫️🙃🤪😳🤯🤣😉🤔🧐 When the infant seedlings outgrow the germination tray yet are not ready for a tower or DWC environment, could a kratky set-up be a next temporary home to allow more space for roots and plants to grow larger and stronger? Smaller footprint requires less in regard to lighting, temp and humidity control, nutrient and pH adjustments, and less exposure to fungus, bacteria, algae, etc. before acquiring the ability to defend against them (think newborn humans before they are immunized.) Squash, cucumber, watermelon, and other seeds are huge when they germinate and their seedlings grow rapidly while other seeds are tiny and their seedlings stay tiny much longer. (Some plants themselves, even when full grown are actually quite small.) Larger seedlings also require more water and nutrients than the smaller ones and light height must be raised to eliminate burning etc. The smaller seedlings would suffer in an environment change that met the needs of the larger tray-mates...leggy weak stems, or death from lack of water and nutrients when root growth doesn't meet drastic changes in water levels from thirstier and more aggressive feeders, etc.

I'm so excited! I just ordered the pump for my 3 bucket tower! Almost have all the parts!

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