Hydroponics is a fantastic method for growing plants; you’re responsible for everything within the system, so you can optimise your setup to produce the best harvest possible. One common question that many new growers have…
As part of our series on hydroponics, we’ve taken a look at everything from is hydroponics without plastic possible right through to 5 reasons why hydroponics is important and we’ve finally come to answer the…
If you’re looking for a straightforward first hydroponics crop, you’ll undoubtedly want to consider lettuces (Lactuca sativa). Growing hydroponic lettuces is pretty straight forward, which makes it an ideal choice for those just getting started…
Hydroponic farming has seen a real boom in recent years. As we briefly discussed when we discussed where is hydroponics used today, there are more and more commercial growers starting up large scale operations. In…
While most fruit plants are widely regarded as being difficult to grow within a hydroponics system, strawberries are an exception. They certainly aren’t as easy to grow as herbs and hydroponic lettuce with a little…
There is no pressure, but picking the best hydroponics nutrients for your system can be the difference between a tiny yield and a bountiful crop. See, your plants need good nutrients (and a quality light…
When you first get into hydroponics, there are certain new concepts that you might have to get your head around, like the different systems, nutrients and, of course, pH. I was never much of a…
While hydroponics may seem like a recent gardening development, it’s actually been around for thousands of years. In this post, we take a look at the history of hydroponics and discover how it might be…
Air stones are beneficial for helping diffuse air into your hydroponics system. In this post, we look at the best air stones for hydroponics systems and give you some helpful tips for using them in…
