Chilis and pipe hydroponics?
So I know the norm when it comes to chili hydroponics is DWC/Kratky, but I am really entertaining the idea of a pipe system like this to maximize space indoors and to have a single water source I can keep on top of.
From what I have read the only downside to having pipe hydroponics for chilis and tommatos is that they develop large root balls which can stretch through out the pipes and cause a flow blockage, but I am wondering if it's possible to have something like a fine mesh around each cup cell to stop the roots expanding out into the pipes while allowing water in? Would that work? My understanding with confining roots is that it will stunt plant size, but I am fine with that as long as I can sustain loads of small chili plants with one system.