Hydroponic

In hydroponics, one needs a constant supply of water, electricity, and nutrients just to maintain a system. But how do these seemingly miniscule costs add up in the grand scheme of things? The utilities cost of hydroponics are given by electricity and water bills, nutrients, eventual real estate, and heating costs. Usually electricity and heating…

Hydroponics is a 17th-century creation but seems as if it’s only a 21st-century novelty. Why is it that hydroponics has not reached mainstream acceptance even after centuries of development and use? The 5 reasons why hydroponics is not popular are: 1) the lack of organic certification; 2) the complexity of hydroponics; 3) high initial startup…

In the world of hydroponics, there are many hidden and niche techniques which were drawn from soil cultivation principles which have proven ultimately effective. Can the oldest cultivation technique of crop rotation find application in hydroponics or do we forget about it? Crop rotation has no application in hydroponics because of the possibility to quickly…

Starting a nutrient film technique (NFT) hydroponic setup can be quite a challenge for any grower trying to grow commercially. The key question is whether you should grow horizontally or vertically. Well, it is (almost) all a question of space! Horizontal NFT systems are best suited for larger spaces and for maximizing the growth of…

Hydroponics is a controlled process wherein every factor is controlled with such precision to ensure that optimal plant growth and development. A common problem for beginners and even some veterans is when their water turns worryingly cloudy! The main reasons for cloudy hydroponics water are dirt and debris, abnormal nutrient levels, root rot, and microorganism…

Clay cat litter has excellent absorption properties which absorb the strong smell of cat urine and excrement. Its absorption properties have found application as a growing medium but is it really worth using or is this just a case of far-fetched experiment? Clay cat litter is safe and usable for hydroponics as it is nothing…