When growers begin looking at hydroponic systems, they need to take into consideration how cost effective they are. There is little reason in building a system that won’t pay for itself after the initial outlay. One such system that growers often think about is an aeroponics system. So, are these hydroponic systems cost effective for the average grower? Here, we …
Many individuals understand that hydroponics is the growing of plants without soil. Rather, the root systems are either supported in a growing medium, or suspended with the tips of their roots dangling in the nutrient rich water. One of the most common mistakes new growers make before they fully research hydroponics is the use of tap water. Therefore, this begs …
Many new hydroponic gardeners get confused with all the readings they need to take. With EC, pH and TDS, it can be boggling. To make it worse, there is another reading growers should be aware of. CF and how to control it is can be daunting, luckily though, these readings are not so hard to fully understand. Here, we will …
Many keen gardeners look at hydroponics as a way to grow crops all the year round. However, for new growers, they may be wondering how much it costs for such a system. Systems can be built from regular products, yet once it comes down to the power, then this is very different. The question of how much electricity does hydroponics …
It doesn’t matter how experienced a hydroponic grower is, there can be many occasions when they have plant problems and they need fixing. This is worse for new gardeners because they may never have faced these issues and wonder how they can fix them. Here we will look at some of the more common problems, which occur with plants, and …
Hydroponics has been around for thousands of years and began to make its way into recognition before the second world war. Since then, it has been seen as a way to grow crops in areas where it isn’t usually possible. Many places can be used, such as in cities, on rooftops, and in basements. Whether you want to this on …
Bamboo is an excellent plant to keep around your home; not only is it beautiful but it is pretty easy to care for and can increase the oxygen levels in your home significantly. You then have the Lucky Bamboo, which individuals like to have in case it will bring extra luck to them. When you trim your bamboo or want …
Hydroponics is a booming means of growing produce at home. New gardeners who are thinking about this often wonder what are the best crops to grow, which are easy and will deliver the best yields. There are many reasons why individuals are turning to this way of growing, and it doesn’t matter if it is because they want to help …
When any grower begins looking at building a hydroponic system, one of the main components will be the reservoir. Because the entire process revolves around water, this will need a home that is worthy of the life giving essence that the water provides. The question arises for many growers because they may be trying to figure out what will fit …
One of the main questions which catches new growers out, is that of how often they fertilize their hydroponic system. Once their systems are up and running, this frequency can be a lot less than many growers think. As a general guide, if you are remixing your nutrients between 7 and 10 days, then just topping off your reservoir with …
