Hydroponic Gardening is a method of growing plants without soil. Research shows that yield rate could improve up to 30% with this method. We explore different Hydroponic System, Growing Medium, and Nutrients necessary for you to get start with the technique.
Many growers often skimp out when it comes to grow trays, going for something cheap and flimsy rather than high quality. However, they soon find that these bargain trays quickly crack and snap, leaving them back at square one. This guide will take you through everything you need to know when it comes to looking …
We reviewed the best hydroponics air pumps and selected the winner from the best of the best. Our recommended pump is the Hydrofarm AAPA15L. It’s a compact and energy-efficient pump that suits most non-commercial hydroponics setups. The pump is also very user-friendly with a pressure adjustment dial. Additionally, the Hydrofarm pump is also very quiet. …
All hydroponic systems make use of a reservoir to hold a nutrient solution, and, ideally, this solution needs to be kept at a specific temperature. If you have noticed that the temperature of yours keeps veering towards the high side, then you need to add a water chiller into your setup. This guide will help …
Due to the way in which the two systems look alike, aquaponics and hydroponics are often confused with each other. However, although they may share some basic elements and are both known for being more productive than soil-based growing methods, the two are completely different when it comes to how they work. Here’s everything you …
Interested in growing plants hydroponically? Before you decide on which hydroponic system to use, you need to know a bit more about them. Some will be better suited to your needs than others, whether this may be based on the plants you want to grow, your budget, how much time you have to maintain it, …
Although hydroponic growing systems don’t make use of soil, a growing medium is still needed for the majority of them. Ideally, this needs to be something that will store and deliver just the right amount of nutrients and moisture to your plants, which is exactly why expanded clay pebbles are such a popular choice. What …
Popular for both home and commercial use, drip systems hydroponics is an effective way to provide a consistent supply of water and nutrients to plants. It is an extremely flexible system that can easily be scaled up or down, and, when set up correctly, will lead to an increase in plant productivity and yield. What …
While a sunny windowsill may provide enough light for a simple and small-scale hydroponic system, those who are looking for consistently large and reliable yields will need to use a grow light. When it comes to finding the best hydroponic lights for your setup, there are plenty of options out there, making it important to …
Hydroponic gardening is going to save the world. Well, there’s a lot of agricultural revolutions going on right now, each designed to solve one piece of the puzzle. And hydroponics is part of that. In a world short on freshwater and where most of the population live in cities, hydroponics can grow nutritious fruits and …
If you’re looking for a hydroponic system that’s simple to set up and maintain, deep water culture (DWC) could be just what you need. This method can easily be adapted to suit both home and commercial growers, with your efforts being rewarded with faster and more vigorous plant growth, as well as higher yields. Here …
