Static Hydroponic Systems, Cons and Pros
There are several systems available today in which hydroponic crops can be grown. All hydroponic systems can be divided into two main categories defined either as static or dynamic systems.…
Read MoreEasy Seed Germination with Polyurethane Foam
Most hydroponic gardeners germinate their seeds using either a solid media such as perlite, vermiculite or coconut fibers or a woven media such as rock-wool. The first germination alternative has…
Read MoreSalt Concentrations in Hydroponic Tomato Cultivation, More or Less ?
One of the most produced vegetables in hydroponic growing, both hobby and commercial, is the tomato. Because of this, and the very important place tomatoes have in world economy, many…
Read MoreSelenium in Hydroponic Growing of Lettuce
Hydroponic culture has a very good fame of giving optimal conditions for plant growth and nutrition. It is known that hydroponic crops grown with the best possible conditions can attain…
Read MoreTitanium Dioxide as a Disinfectant in Hydroponic Gardening
As I have said on previous posts, the problem of disinfection in hydroponic gardening continues to be a main issue in the area of soil less culture. Although there are…
Read MoreChecking the pH of your Hydroponic System, The Easy Way !
Growers often think that they need to buy pH meters in order to accurately control the pH level of their hydroponic nutrient solution. Actually, there are a couple of ways…
Read MoreBuilding a Cheap System to Grow Hydroponic Lettuce
In an earlier post, I talked about a static hydroponic lettuce system that needed no aeration or recirculation and worked by providing an air space between the nutrient solution and…
Read MoreMy pH Balancing System for Hydroponic Growing
In the past few days, several people have asked me how to use my carbonate/citrate buffering system as a means to control the pH of their nutrient solutions. For this…
Read MoreOne Plant Hydroponic System, Wick Growing
Most hydroponic systems today are a fairly complicated combination of holding materials, irrigation systems, aeration pumps, etc. For most people wanting to grow a single plant in hydroponics it has…
Read MoreOutdoor Hydroponics, Growing Without a Greenhouse
Most hydroponic gardening techniques demand strict control over the growing media and ambient variables in order to have a crop in optimum conditions. However, most small hobby and commercial hydroponic…
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