F.A.Q's

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Q.	How does the Rotogro Garden work?

The Rotogro Garden is a flood and drain system. Plants are inserted into Rockwool type cubes, which are secured in the "Quick Drain Trays". The trays are then placed inside a circular wheel. The garden is motorized and the trays are revolved 24 hours a day areound 2 center-fixed HID lamps. It takes approximately one hour for the trays to complete one revolution. Twor reservoirs are supplied, one top and bottom. A pump is placed in the bottom reservoir and when switched on, fills the top reservoir to desired depth. The "Quick drain Trays" are then revolved throught the nutrient/water mixture, feeding the plants. Once all plants have been fed, the pump is switched off, letting the nutrient/water mix drain back into the main reservoir.

Q.	How often do I need to feed the plants?
	Most plants will need to be fed a minimum of once a day, usually when the lamps are first turned on. Depending on the type and size of the plants being grown, a second feeding might be required.

Q.	What would I feed the plants?
	Plants are fed a nutrient/water mixture. There are many good liquid nutrient formulas available. Contact a Hydroponic or Garden Retailer in your area.

Q.	How much electricity does the Rotogro Garden use?
	Electricity consumption is calculated by multiplying the Wattage by Hours by Days by $. Eg: The 240 unit is powered by 2-600 watt HPS bulbs, so equals 1200 watts, or 1.2 Kw by 12 hourshrs = 14.4 kw per day, by 30days = 43.2 kw per month. Multiplying that by the local hydro rate. Eg: Ontario Hydro, 5.7 cents = $26.00 per month.
Q.	How much space is saved with the Rotogro Garden compared to the conventional table systems?
	The Rotogro 240 unit is 50" wide by 60" long. Approximately 20 sq. ft. The 312 unit is 50" wide by 72" long. Approximately 24 sq. ft. If the wheel were to be broken down, it would measure into a 12' long table. Calculated by width you are saving 1/3 of the space.