Using a biodegradable iron chelate (IDHA) in hydroponics
Chelates are a very important part of hydroponic nutrient solutions as they provide a reliable source of heavy metals. Without chelates, heavy metals can easily go out of solution and…
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Selenium in hydroponic culture
The element selenium (Se) is not commonly used in hydroponic culture – as it’s not necessary for plant life – but the fact that it’s necessary for human life has…
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The use of phosphites in plant culture
Plants normally get most or all of their phosphorous from inorganic phosphorus sources. Most commonly these sources are monobasic or dibasic phosphate ions (H2PO4– and HPO4-2), which are naturally formed…
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Five important things to consider when doing foliar spraying
Foliar spraying is a true and tested way to increase yields and prevent issues in plant culture. Both soil and hydroponic growers have used foliar fertilizer applications to increase yields…
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Using triacontanol to increase yields in hydroponics
Usually additives used in hydroponics need to be added in rather large quantities to obtain palpable results. Molecules like salicylic acid – which we have discussed before – need to be…
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Salicylic acid and its positive effect in hydroponics
When looking for ways to increase crop yields we usually want something that is safe for the environment, safe for us and able to give us a substantial bang for…
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Using titanium to increase crop yields
There are many additives that can be used to enhance the yield of flowering crops. Some have been covered in this blog – like silicon – while others haven’t been…
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What is the effect of amino acids in hydroponics?
It is very common for hydroponic nutrient manufacturers to add amino acids to their products. They often mention significant benefits that range from strengthening plants to greatly increasing yields or product…
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Some things you should know about sodium in hydroponics
Sodium is a ubiquitous element, you can find it in your tap water, in the sea and in most eatable foods. It is also necessary for animal life where it…
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Is ortho-silicic acid worth the additional expense in hydroponics?
Silicon is all the rage right now and different silicon product manufacturers are racing to produce commercial products that contain more and more biologically active silicon. The idea is mainly…
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