Learn about the history of hydroponics and the different types of hydroponic systems. We’ll also teach you how to build your own!
For years, HPS technology has proven itself one of the best grow light choices for indoor and outdoor gardeners who want big, consistent, and predictable harvests. In short, HPS delivers. In this guide, we have gathered what we consider to be the most important information to help you choose the right HPS bulb for your … Read more
When getting started in aquaponics, it’s hard to know where to begin. It’s a more complicated way of growing than soil gardening or even hydroponics, so it’s natural to feel confused. When I first started growing in aquaponics systems, I turned to some of the best aquaponics books to show me the way. Reading these … Read more
Light affects us all in different ways. Some people want to raise their arms and greet the morning rays with gleeful shouts. Others turn into vampires and hide under the bed covers. These people usually need coffee before they’ll so much as peek out from under the sheets. Regardless how humans may react when showered … Read more
The world of hydroponics can be a bit intimidating to someone new to the methods. Even the subject of growing medium can seem convoluted. Should I use floral foam? Growstones? Perlite? Oasis cubes? Coconut chips or fiber? Rockwool? Should I just go jump in a river and fish for rocks? Before you end up shivering … Read more
Indoor growers enjoy an endless growing season, complete control over growing conditions, and the convenience of growing inside. This all sounds great, but too often we forget about grow room ventilation. My first attempts at indoor growing were plagued with problems. I had a fan set up, which I thought was sufficient to provide air … Read more
Looking for T5 grow lights? We’ve got all the information you need to make the right choice for your indoor garden in our buyer’s guide!
If you’re familiar with indoor grow lights and their development over the years, you know that there’s a lot of hot air and competition in the industry. LED vs. HPS, CFL vs. MH…it seems the debate will never end. But there’s a new player in the grow light industry…plasma grow lights. Even these lights are … Read more
Ah, orchids…some of the most beautiful flowers that exist. Their balance of colorful blooms and woody, thick roots make them a favorite flower of gardeners around the world. A little-known fact about orchids is that in many areas of the world, they grow hydroponically in nature! How is this possible? Well, in tropical climates, orchids … Read more
When thinking of hydroponic nutrients, it’s easy to imagine that the only way to feed your plants is to provide their roots with a nutrient solution that is carefully calibrated and monitored. While this is the default best option as a plant’s root system is the most efficient part of the plant at nutrient uptake, … Read more
Gardening in general is a tough hobby to get into. But when you take it indoors and start to experiment with hydroponics, it can get ever more complex. Sooner or later, one of your plants is going to have a problem that you just can’t figure out how to solve. When you inevitably run into … Read more
Hydrogen peroxide is an invaluable tool in your hydroponic garden…if you know how to use it. Before we look into how to use hydrogen peroxide in hydroponics, let’s look at the compound itself. In essence, hydrogen peroxide is just water with an extra oxygen molecule attached. It’s found somewhat abundantly in nature, up in the … Read more
So you’ve got your indoor grow lights rocking and rolling… Your hydroponic system is up and running, you have the right lights for your garden, and everything seems to be all good… But you have no grow light reflector or hood. And you don’t know how to choose the right one. It’s one thing to … Read more
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