Should you be considering to begin your journey with hydroponics, it’s likely that you’ve already encountered the term “bubble bucket” on several occasions. Compared to other methods, bubble buckets are a great way to break through into the world of hydroponic growing with minimal efforts or investment. What is a bubble bucket? A bubble bucket …
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If you’re seeking a low-maintenance house plant that’s easy to keep thriving, there’s one choice that outshines all others. Hoya pubicalyx is a forgiving and low-maintenance plant that can come back from (most) negligence. This tropical plant will produce long vines that look great climbing up a trellis or trailing out of a hanging basket. …
RDWC systems resemble the conventional DWC systems, with the main difference being that they incorporate several connected reservoirs. For beginners and hydroponic gardening veterans alike, RDWC systems are one of the most simplistic and successful hydroponic gardening methods. What is a RDWC system? RDWC systems consist of a series of reservoirs with grow sites that …
Strawberries are amongst the most favored type of berries globally. Consequently, it’s understandable why many individuals are keen on attempting to cultivate them. But, did you know that growing these iconic red fruits without dirt is a sure way to grow the biggest and best tasting berries around? Can you grow strawberries with aquaponics? Strawberries …
The Alocasia ‘Polly’, often referred to as the African mask plant, is an attractively interesting mid-sized indoor plant. It flaunts large arrowhead-like leaves marked with veins in a silvery-green hue. While Alocasia ‘Polly’ might be a little too difficult for a beginner, the care requirements are easy to manage once you figure out what this …
The process of cultivating plants hydroponically isn’t as intricate as it might initially appear. There are, however, several common issues that all hydroponic gardeners look out for (as there are with ALL forms of gardening). Hydroponic root rot is one of the leading reasons for sick and dying plants in hydroponics. What does root rot …
Deep Water Culture, often abbreviated as DWC, represents one of the simplest types of hydroponics. For beginners, the DWC method is a sure-fire way to get started with hydroponics. With DWC, you are up and going with minimal expenses and the smallest learning curve possible. How does deep water culture work? DWC is a hydroponic …
Both aquaponics and hydroponics are growth approaches that utilize water and do not require soil. That said, these two growing methods have several differences that make each of them stand out from the other. Aquaponics relies on fish to produce food for plants and to filter and clean the water in reservoirs. In addition, aquaponic …
Prior to embarking on the assembly of an aquaponic system, there are several critical choices that you need to make. Fish play a major role in any aquaponic system, and it’s important that you choose the type of fish that will best meet your particular goals. What are the best fish for aquaponics? The best …
Aquaponics utilizes a range of methods that are founded on various hydroponic techniques. Among these methods, NFT aquaponics stands out as one of the most effective ones. But, What is NFT aquaponics, exactly? NFT aquaponics is a modified hydroponic technique that revolves around a thin stream of water that is slowly but surely forced up …