Hydroponics

Growing a hydroponic garden can get tricky, especially since you have to buy the suitable gadget to make your work easy. And one such thing is a pH meter.  Most beginners confuse hydroponic gardening with soil gardening and don’t understand the importance of checking the pH level in the water. You simply cannot get by […]

Rockwool is the most used growing media for hydroponics. However, in this article we will be focusing on rockwool alternatives for hydroponics, so if you’re interested in that then you should read the entire piece. As we know, hydroponics is a very clever system that can be set up to grow plants without soil. The

The method of hydroponic plant growth has gained popularity for its efficient use of nutrient-rich water instead of soil. Despite its benefits, hydroponics is not without its challenges. Hydroponic plants wilting is a very common problem, and it causes serious trouble to the gardeners. Even I have faced this issue in the past. Honestly speaking,

Whether you’re using a hydroponic system for growing plants, managing and storing nutrients can be tricky. A hydroponic system has an even greater need as it doesn’t have the luxury of natural nutrients that you get from planting in soil. Composts and manures are common additives within traditional growing methods. Most hydroponic plant boosters and

Having a build up of algae in your hydroponic system can cause major headaches. It’s inevitable that some degree of the yuck stuff will form amongst your plants and keeping it to a minimum is crucial. Once algae begins to grow, it’s tough to get rid of it completely, so it should more so be

Root rot is a condition that a plant can be subject to when its soil or surrounding growing media become anoxic. As a result, the roots begin to rot and spread up through the plant. It’s important to learn how to fix root rot In hydroponics, because it’s a pretty common thing. But before that

Plants get their energy from specific nutrients and a certain amount of light. They both work in tandem to aid with consistent growth. One of the key nutrients required in plant development, magnesium, helps the plant to form chlorophyll.  Chlorophyll is a pigment that a plant uses to capture its energy from its light source

It’s a known fact that pots are equally important to maintain a hydroponic system effectively. But, does pot size matter in hydroponics? Well, choosing the right pot size for your hydroponically grown plants is crucial. If the pots are too small, your plant’s root system could become suffocated and rot out. On the other hand,

LED lighting is fast becoming the top dog setup amongst the hydroponic industry. The pros outweigh the cons when deciding which type is best for you.  They are energy efficient, they run cooler, their lifespan is longer, and the light fixtures themselves can be much smaller. This makes them a great option for space-saving.  Choosing

Understanding the PPM chart for hydroponics is one of the most important aspects to master. The term PPM (Parts Per Million) is an acronym that describes the measurable amount of TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) within a nutrient solution. When the PPM of a system’s runoff is too low, more nutrients must be added to improve