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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Phosphorous toxicity and concentration in higher plants
If you search the web for symptoms of nutrient toxicities you will often find clear pictures and descriptions for most elements. Feed a plant too much nitrogen and it will…
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A simple Arduino based sensor monitoring platform for Hydroponics
Last time I posted about automation I talked about how I use an Arduino to automate the monitoring and management of my home hydroponic system. Today I want to talk…
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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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Probes for constant immersion in hydroponic nutrient solutions
If you have a hydroponic crop then you probably have to measure and monitor the pH and EC of your nutrient solutions. This means taking probes out of storage, ensuring they…
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Five things that will damage your pH probes
Since pH is one of the most important variables to control in hydroponic culture almost all hydroponic growers have and use pH probes. There are however several things that can…
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Vapor pressure deficit (VPD) in hydroponics
If you have read books or articles about greenhouse environmental control you have probably heard about Vapor Pressure Deficit, also known as VPD. This is an important variable to measure…
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Maximizing yields per area in hydroponics
Since the 1940’s hydroponics – which I use to talk about a broad variety of soilless growing methods – have promised to deliver better plant yields than soil culture with…
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A few basics of leaf tissue analysis in hydroponic crops
Adequate nutritional control is difficult. Although there are several tools to control your plant’s chemical environment – such as pH, EC and ORP – in the end the main interest…
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