Gardening is a unique way to put our time and energy into doing something meaningful. Not just do you get fruits and flowers by growing trees and plants but also heal the environment around you. Not many of us are fond of gardening though, especially because it takes so much time and effort and in …
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We all have struggled with pH management at some point in our gardening journey. When it comes to hydroponics it becomes more difficult and important to keep the nutrient solution at a correct pH level. Hence, I have put all the wisdom about pH management and how you can use pH Down or up to …
Starting a seed or germinating seed is like the foundation of any gardening activity. You cannot have flowers or fruits until you have a germinated seed. Some people find it difficult to germinate seeds or the success ratio is too less. A few years back I was at the same stage. Out of 10 seeds, …
EC meters are a very important piece of hydroponic equipment that many people don’t use. Especially if you are a beginner you may not have even heard of using an EC meter in hydroponics. But let me tell you that it can make or break your whole hydroponic system. Basically, an Electrical Conductivity meter or …
Root Rot is a very common problem in hydroponics. This happens because of many reasons. There can be an imbalance of nutrients or your controlled environment may not be as sterile as you think. This makes a favourable place for the germs and microorganisms that cling to the roots making them browning, soft and greasy. …
In this article, I am going to tell you more about why algae are formed in hydroponics, especially in Rockwool and how you can solve this problem. We will also look at the advantages and disadvantages that algae bring to a hydroponic system. The image that you see above is taken at my home garden. …
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In this article, we are going to discuss the various types and techniques used in hydroponic agriculture. By now you must be equipped with a basic understanding of what hydroponics is and how it works. Now we will be diving deep into the mechanics of hydroponics and its different types. As we already discussed, hydroponics …
Hydroponics is becoming the thing of the future. When I started I could find very few people around me who knew about hydroponics. It was very difficult to find any hydroponics group when I searched Facebook groups or a community of like-minded people where I could discuss my problem first-hand. Hydroponics is a little technical …
You must have heard a lot about how hydroponics is the next big thing in agriculture and how we can build vertical farms within our house or in a comparatively lesser area than the traditional farming method. Soilless farming or as it is called hydroponics is a type of farming where water-soluble nutrient solution is …
Talking about my experiences with hydroponic grow media, I have always wondered which one to pick before I plant. Just like you, I have also read a lot about which grow media is the best for my plants but I believe it is something that comes to you naturally with experience. As there are a …
