Everyone loves to grow tomatoes in their summer garden, but by growing hydroponic tomatoes, you can enjoy these popular fruits year-round. Tomatoes are highly nutritious, range in variety, and bring color and flavor to that favorite dinner staple… salad. Ripe juicy tomatoes… YUM! Tomatoes are probably the most popular hydroponic vegetable and are usually very …
If you’re new to hydroponics, you might be wondering what hydroponic plants to grow in your new garden. Do you know how that red, ripe-looking tomato in your grocery store came to be? Well, first it was bred to have tough skin so it would hold up during shipping. Then, it was harvested green and …
Although we use the phrase “hydroponic seeds” here, you can use any garden seeds for your hydro garden. Our research told us that people were looking for this information using those search terms, so we used them to help guide you here. Take a look at our plants & produce section which discusses the best …
What a confusing array of hydroponic lights on the market today! This clear and simple guide will help you pick the one that’s best for your garden. Talk about confusing! Just open any hydroponics catalog and you’ll quickly get lost in all the different hoods, bulbs, ballasts and timers offered. Hydroponic Lights In a Nutshell …
Deep water culture (the hydroponic lettuce raft system) is probably the simplest and most economical hydroponics system you could build. Although very simple to set up and operate, it is actually superior for growing lightweight, leafy vegetables like lettuce, herbs, and small peppers. They grow like wildfire in this system. Hydroponic Lettuce Raft System A …
The ebb and flow hydroponic system (also called flood and drain) is the classic hydroponic setup. It is easy to understand, build, and maintain. It’s versatile and can accommodate pots of any size, or even Rockwool blocks. We love the ebb and flow and use it often. How Does The Ebb And Flow Hydroponic System …
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Have you ever thought about starting a vertical hydroponic garden? One look at the picture below will help you understand why vertical farming might just be the best growing option for your hydroponics farm. Vertical farms have the potential of providing lots of produce, even when you have limited available space. The term “vertical garden” …
These are the 4 simplest and most basic of hydroponic setups. Although easily and cheaply built, they are very efficient at growing an impressive array of fresh vegetables… or whatever other plants you might fancy. 4 Simple Hydroponic Setups We explain and diagram each process so you understand how it works. Then we provide free …
The Autopot hydroponics system (wick method) is the hydroponic No Brainer! It is the only truly passive system for growing herbs and veggies. It does not require electricity, pumps, timers, or aerators. The nutrient is fed to the plant’s roots via wick action. Wick systems are best for slower growing, long-term plants like figs, African …