Hydroponic Articles

Hydroponics Roof Top Gardening

TweetIn this blog we have talked about hydroponic gardening and its benefits but one benefit that is gaining in popularity is the roof top gardening using the hydroponic gardening method.
In cities there are so many roof tops that are not being used effectively and people are discovering just what they can do with these bare [...]

Hydroponic Strawberries

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There is nothing more delicious than a homegrown strawberry, and hydroponics is a great way to get the best tasting and most nutritious strawberries possible.  Although it was originally believed that growing hydroponic strawberries was impossible because of the plant’s aversion to having ‘wet feet,’ growing strawberries using this method is now becoming more and [...]

Hydroponics Tomatoes

TweetTomatoes are the most commonly grown hydroponic plant in the world.  Tomatoes thrive when they are grown hydroponically, yielding crops that are up to 50% larger than those produced through traditional gardening methods.  Hydroponics tomatoes are also popular because they can be grown year-round, whereas in traditional gardens, tomatoes can only be grown seasonally because [...]

Build A Hydroponics NFT System

TweetHydroponics NFT systems are among the most cost-effective home hydroponic systems you can get.  NFT stands for nutrient film technique, and the basic idea behind this system is that the plants are suspended in channels with small amounts of aerated nutrient solution flowing continually over their roots.  This keeps the roots moist without drowning them.
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Hydroponics Drip System: Initial Information

TweetOne of the more complex but efficient systems and a popular home system for hydroponic gardening is the hydroponics drip system. In this system, a single pump pushes nutrient solution through a series of tiny tubes that feed individual plants from above. The number of these little tubes varies with the number of [...]

Hydroponic Pots For Growing Systems

TweetHydroponic gardening requires different kinds of pots than those you would use with a traditional soil garden. There are many different varieties of hydroponic pots, and most include some kind of slits or holes on the sides and/or bottom to facilitate good airflow around the plant roots.
One of the more interesting types of hydroponic [...]

Popular Homemade Hydroponic Systems

TweetIn recent years, hydroponic gardens have become increasingly popular among home gardeners.  Homemade hydroponic systems are a different and fun way to grow fruits and vegetables at home without using soil.  Below are a few of the most popular homemade hydroponic systems.

Note: Using an electric drill with a wide cutter is better for cutting [...]

Why Hydroponic Systems May Need A Bubbler

TweetIf you are new to hydroponic gardening, you may be confused by all the different kinds of systems that are available to you.  There are wick, ebb and flow, and water culture raft systems just to name a few.  One of the most effective systems and easiest to use for beginners is that which uses [...]

Read This LED Grow Lights Review If You Are Into Hydroponics

TweetThe LED grow lights review shows that it’s now possible to grow plants right from wheat to strawberries and many others using the LED technology.  Currently, this technology is being seen as a more energy-efficient resource to the high wattage HID lights.  The light that is emitted by the LEDs has an extremely specific wavelength [...]

Advantages of Hydroponics Over Growing In Soil

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Hydroponics is considered a branch of agronomy. Those who opt for hydroponics have several reasons to do so. A few key advantages of hydroponics are listed as below:

Hydroponics is adopted for growing plants that need to be grown away from their usual climate.  In a [...]

Correct Use Of Nutrients In Hydroponics

TweetHydroponic gardening is based on the concept that plants do not need soil to grow, but can flourish instead in a water solution, as long as that solution contains all the vital nutrients that the plants would otherwise obtain from the ground.  Nutrient solutions are therefore the most important element of hydroponic gardening, and the [...]

Home Grown Hydroponic Vegetables Have Many Health Benefits

TweetHydroponic plant-growing systems allow plants to grow in a nutrient solution without dirt.  They are fun to make for the hobby gardener, and the food they produce may even make you healthier.  Below are some of the possible health benefits of home grown hydroponics.
1.    No Dirt Means Less Bacteria
Dirt carries plenty of toxins and microorganisms [...]

Rooftop Hydroponics Gardening Is Taking A Hold

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That’s right. So many more people who do not have access to a garden or a courtyard are not able to have a very productive garden using hydroponics right up there on their rooftop.
In saying that, those that do have a balcony on an apartment would also find smaller hydroponic systems invaluabale for growing [...]

Grow Strong Healthy Hydroponic Herbs All Year Round

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If you are like me I love having fresh herbs available all year round to put in my salads, sauces and my hot dishes.  I am a great lover of fresh herbs with my most popular being basil, thyme,mint, parsley, coriander and rosemary.  I do also grow oregano, dill and fennel (another herb I love [...]