Lettuce is a popular crop for hydroponic systems. It is not only an easy crop to grow, by grows quickly and can provide you with large amounts of lettuce throughout the year. According to the University of Maryland, lettuce needs 40-80 days to maturity, depending on the variety. Growing lettuce for your hydroponic system takes …
Hydroponics
Hydroponics is the process of growing plants without soil. The University of Nevada states that “hydro” stands for water and “ponos” for labor. In the past couple of years, hydroponics has become a very popular method of creating a sustainable and productive growing resource with limited space. Seedlings are often grown in a seedling tray …
Root rot is a disorder that affects the roots of plants. There are two reasons for root rot: poor drainage and over-watered soil. Waterlogged conditions stop roots from taking in the oxygen they need to survive. When oxygen-deprived roots decay after death, the rot they leave behind might spread to healthy roots even after the …
Germination is the process of a plant growing from a seed into a seedling according to WVU Extension. A seed will contain everything that is needed to grow into a plant. Instead of growing seeds in the soil, you can also grow seeds into seedlings using hydroponics without any soil involved. One common practice is …
How to Lower PPM in Hydroponics? Hydroponics is a clean, efficient way to grow many crops, including berries, tomatoes, herbs, and even cannabis plants. When testing and setting up your hydroponic system, you will need to test for PPM- or Parts Per Million. PPM refers to the TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) or nutrients in each …
Have you ever tried to grow bamboo as a houseplant? Do you know hydroponically growing bamboo is possible? Imagine the attraction of the clean, upright stalks of your bamboo plant standing regally in a clear container, visible from root to crown. Can you grow bamboo hydroponically? In principle, bamboo can be grown hydroponically, as …
How to pH Up and Down in Hydroponics? When it comes to hydroponic gardening, maintaining proper pH levels is essential for the healthy growth of plants. If the hydroponic solution is too acidic or alkaline, plants will not absorb minerals from the water solution. However, worry not as there are tools like pH Meter and …
Hydroponics is a viable option for the culture and cultivation of almost every vegetable out there. If you aren’t already acquainted with the concept of hydroponics, it is the process of growing crops or individual plants in an aqueous medium. Instead of growing your plant in a garden bed, you could grow it in a …
Do Plants Need Soil to Grow? Are you new to gardening, limited in space, and wondering what you can use instead of soil? The answer might surprise you. Not all plants need soil to grow, but they need specific environmental conditions to thrive. The better question to ask is… Do Plants Need Soil to Grow? Not …