Microgreens are easy to grow, taste great, and yield incredibly quickly. They are a favorite of chefs, foodies, hobbyists, and …
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Hydroponic Nutrient Basics Plants need nutrients to survive and thrive. In hydroponics, we need to put the perfect balance of …
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When you think “hydroponics”, the first vegetable that comes to mind is probably lettuce. Leafy greens, and lettuce especially, are …
What can be grown in hydroponics? Virtually any plant can be grown in a hydroponic system. However, many plants only …
What Is NFT Hydroponics? NFT, or nutrient film technique is a kind of recirculating hydroponic system. The nutrient film technique …
Generally speaking, there are two types of growing media. One kind is loose, sold by weight. For example, perlite, potting …
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In hydroponics, we don’t use soil, we use other kinds of growing media. Hydroponic growing media contains no nutrients. All …
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Dutch buckets are a favorite tool of many hydroponic growers. They are easy to build, scalable, and great for growing …
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The Kratky Method is a system for growing plants hydroponically. Developed by horticulturist Bernard A. Kratky of the University Hawaii …
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