Blumats and Temperature
At low temperatures, the air inside the capsule can contract and draw the membrane down causing a “run away.” This starts happening at about 4°C, 40°F. Cold temperatures also harden the drip tube which...
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At low temperatures, the air inside the capsule can contract and draw the membrane down causing a “run away.” This starts happening at about 4°C, 40°F. Cold temperatures also harden the drip tube which...
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In general, almost all synthetic nutrients are fine as long as you use PekAcid or Drip Clean (some of our customers believe you only need to use this if you’re over-fertilizing). Organic nutrients (even thick ones like...
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Sometimes though, if a grower is planning to use a big pot later, they use the Maxis in the small pot too instead of needing to get both small and large Blumat sensors. This works in most places but in very dry climates (like we...
Read MoreThis 4×8 raised bed has used BluSoak for 3 years now. This crop was mostly cucumbers with a...
Read MoreOften water supplies have large amounts of dissolved gases and we don’t want that inside the Blumat cones when setting them up. For soaking and initial set up, it’s best to use clean rainwater or something similar....
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