Pipes and hoses are standard components of most hydroponic systems. But, clogging of these tubes is a major detriment to gardeners who only want a sweet harvest of their labor. Luckily, I’ve developed hacks to prevent and solve clogging in my hydroponic system over the course of my experience. In general, clogging in hydroponics is…
Hydroponics uses different growing mediums to act as support for plant growth. Just like you, I was once curious if I can also use soil since it is readily available. I tried it a few times. Some worked, some did not. Today, I will discuss my findings in this article. Generally, soil like fine sand,…
Active hydroponic systems use air pumps to increase oxygen concentration in the form of bubbles. Like you, I also once wondered: How many bubbles is too much in a deep water culture (DWC) hydroponic system? Generally, providing too many bubbles in hydroponics is a concern since it can increase water temperature, dissolve hydroponic nutrients, and…
As a hydroponics newbie back then, purchasing a water chiller came to mind. Of course, as a beginner, I was curious about exploring the best conditions for my deep water culture (DWC) veggies and herbs. I know you are too! Thus, this guide will teach you about my water chiller exploration takeaways. In general, water…
Can you build a deep water culture (DWC) hydroponic system from household materials? If you are a fan of crafts like me, then I know that you also asked this question at least once. To be honest, I am personally amazed by how simple it is to build this hydroponic system. The materials are accessible…
The first time I grew veggies using nutrient film technique (NFT) hydroponics, I did not know anything about flushing. Turns out, it is a top-secret trick to improve the flavor, aroma, size, and overall quality of my harvest! However, when should you start flushing? Generally, nutrient film technique (NFT) hydroponics can be flushed 7–14 days…