What I found most interesting, was the significantly the more rapid initial uptake of the far left above the equilibrium. While obviously the 2nd cylinder (from the left) was able to sustain higher lift due to smaller void volume... I would like to perform this test on my own with aggregate closer to the size of the left-most cylinder... just to see what particular size aggregate would exhibit the hughest rate of uptake, and what effects ambient temperature/pressure have on the rate. (Note: I'm a glutton for punishment, in terms of number crunching... as I tend to focus on points of diminishment/diminishing action)
@@MisterGazda The reason I came to this video is that I was looking for an estimate of how fast capillarity operates in plants. How many inches per minute will water rise in a dehydrated plant that I've just watered?
short and to the point!!! great video! so I'm assuming the maximum rise of the water from the surface of the water is approximately 6"? does elevation has any effect on the height of capillary effect? Thanks!
I’m would not assume that 6” is the max in a real world situation, I believe it’s generally more than that but I don’t know for sure. I wouldn’t think elevation would affect capillary action.
Sand is not a soil. Sand alone (without the presence of organic material) is just a substance. In terms of hydroponics, you would consider it a 'medium' or 'media'... or if mixed with different substances, a 'matrix'. To more directly address your question... most likely, the potting soil.... BUT, if you're incorporating hydroponics, your particular application may perform better with a type of sand. It mostly depends on what your planting... but for 99% of applications, potting soil would be best.
First, here's a playlist of me teaching about all 3 types of rocks: ru-vid.com/group/PLtuXDE2PM5wZeblsy35K3QK8hrweQDEsj I also have a bunch of other rock videos in which I am actually handling the rocks and pointing out their characteristics. I suggest you go to my channel page and search on "igneous" or "sedimentary" in the search bar. For a broader choice of rock videos, go here: www.gazdonianproductions.com/rocks--minerals.html
