Weekly Flex Farm Maintenance Checklist

Updated

Follow this weekly routine to keep your Flex Farm healthy: check for debris, check the drip lines and water level, and test pH and nutrients at least once a week.

Grow Video: Growing Maintenance

Follow these guidelines to maintain your Flex Farm. You can always refer back to the Quick Reference Guide for these guidelines!

Instructions:

  • Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water before starting your weekly water maintenance.
  • Always check your tank for debris. Remove any debris as it will clog the water lines and disrupt water flow.
  • Check your drip line holes at the top of the Flex Farm to ensure water is properly flowing.
  • Check the water level in your tanks. You should maintain your tanks at around half full when growing in the Flex Farm. It is normal for the right tank water level to be higher than the left.
  • Test the pH of your Flex Farm water at least once per week. Adjust as needed following How to Check and Adjust Flex Farm Nutrients and pH. Aim for 5.5 to 6.0. It is not necessary to adjust pH if it is between 5.5 and 6.5.
  • Test the nutrient level in your Flex Farm at least once a week. Adjust as needed following How to Check and Adjust Flex Farm Nutrients and pH. It is not necessary to adjust nutrients if it is within +/- 100 TDS of the target.

Note: Testing your pH and nutrient levels more frequently can improve your results.

Every 2 Weeks: Clean and Flush the Drip Lines

Cleaning and flushing the drip lines every 2 weeks keeps water flowing and helps prevent calcium buildup and clogs.

  1. Unplug the light tower and set it to the side, out of the way of the Flex Farm.
  2. With the pump running, remove the top caps and use the bristle brush in your Grower Toolkit to clean any debris out of the holes in the drip lines.
  3. Start at the first drip line hole from the irrigation line and work your way to the front of the system. The water flow will help push debris away from the holes that have been cleaned.
  4. Flush each drip line using the valves at the front of the Flex Farm. Place the provided measuring cup or a bucket under the valve at the end of the drip line, open the valve for at least 5 seconds, then close it. Repeat on the other side.
  5. Put the top caps back on and plug the light tower back in.