Hydroponics Carbon Dioxide Enrichment

Carbon Dioxide Enrichment

If any of these two ingredients ( water, CO2 or light ) are at low levels the plants can not grow to their full potential. They will only be able to perform at the levels present and no more. Adding carbon dioxide to a garden environment that does not have proper nutrients or is low on light lumens will not produce the desired results. Remember plants that are receiving plenty of light lumens and nutrients will only perform as well as the level of CO2 will allow. The level of CO2 in our atmosphere is between 290 and 620 ppm. Almost all plants receive far more water and sunshine than they can use. When you Increase the CO2 level in the garden area you will let the plant use the excess water and other energy that has been stored in the leaves.

This will make a substantial increase in the growth rate of any plant. Enrichment should commence at sunrise or when

photo period begins and refrain during darkness hours. The average CO2 level that is usually recommended is 900 to 1900

(PPM) parts per million. What you are trying to do is to maintain a constant level of CO2 in your garden atmosphere.

So how do you do this?

Knowing how much CO2 your plants consume will be the key

You can use a small unit continuously during the photo periods or you may choose a larger unit and just use a timer to function

it periodically. If you are exhausting your air around your garden then the second method would be preferable. When the exhaust

function turns off the generator can be turned on to replace CO2 quickly to maintain a rapid plant growth. Using a CO2 meter will

let you make a smart decision of when to turn units on and off. Which will determine plant rate of consumption. Knowing how much

CO2 your plants consume will be the key through out the plants life. What this means is simply this. ... smaller plants like seedlings

will use less CO2 than larger plants.

In short you will not get the ultimate results without using a CO2 generator.

Most CO2 generators are operated by burning fuels such as propane or natural gas. The burners used in CO2 generators are

designed for maximize production of CO2. Generators will provide far more CO2 than any other means of enrichment. Most generators

are easy to install. Most gardens use a monitor to continually sample the level of CO2 in the garden area and will turn the unit on or

off when needed. These units will normally operate on 110 VAC.
In short you will not get the ultimate results without using a CO2 generator.