Advantages and disadvantages of tidal seedbed systems
The ebb and flow system, also known as "flood and drain," inundate your plants with nutrients in one cycle. This is a less common practice because it is less flexible with the needs of the plant. Some growers like this system, though, because it doesn't constantly expose plant roots to nutrient solutions. You fill a tray with growing media to hold the plants. The timing pump will "flood" the tray with nutrient solution according to the cycle schedule. The cycle of irrigation depends on the type ...
2024-03-05