Articles by Erik Biksa

About Erik Biksa

Erik Biksa has been writing about and discussing hydroponics growing, related technologies and cropping methods since 1999 in a variety of professional publications and platforms globally Erik has travelled the world learning and teaching modern growing techniques and technologies and is appreciated by many growers for his informative yet hands on approaches. Presently, he is the Editor at Grozine Hydroponics Mag.

Baltic Freya unveils next-gen aeroponics tech in extensive whitepaper

November 8, 2022 Erik Biksa Comments Off

After years of R&D, a breakthrough in aeroponic irrigation is unveiled, along with an extensive whitepaper covering aeroponic benefits and new opportunities for the CEA sector. Baltic Freya introduces proprietary Solid-State Aeroponic irrigation technology, which […]

Why Vertical Farming

November 6, 2022 Erik Biksa Comments Off

Indoor vertical farms have been touted for their ability to grow leafy green vegetables like lettuce in warehouses year round. Bowery Farming, one of the U.S.’s largest vertical farm companies, says it can grow more […]

MJ Biz Con 2022

November 6, 2022 Erik Biksa Comments Off

MJ Biz Con 2022. From professional grow and processing equipment to financial services, you’ll meet more than 1,400 industry suppliers on our Expo floor. Come ready to find new suppliers, check out new tech, compare […]

U.S. Navy photo courtesy of General Dynamics.

Can you grow vegetables on a submarine? US Navy aims to find out.

November 2, 2022 Erik Biksa Comments Off

A US military’s plans for a vegetable garden inside a submarine are meant to meet sailors’ demands for more fresh produce, but they could also help ensure that future missions to Mars have access to […]

ZipGrow Greenhouse System Review

June 29, 2022 Erik Biksa Comments Off

ZipGrow Greenhouse System Review Vertical Hydroponic Greenhouse Farming For our ZipGrow greenhouse system review we are growing several varieties of everbearing strawberries (day neutral) and Genovese basil in a CEA (controlled environment agriculture) greenhouse. At […]

Water Saving Hydroponic Systems

June 6, 2022 Erik Biksa Comments Off

Water Saving Hydroponic Systems Growing Crops, Less Water Here at Grozine we have been growing with a variety of water saving hydroponic systems in a controlled greenhouse environment. Over the course of time, namely decades, […]

HydroBucket HydroLid Review

March 7, 2022 Erik Biksa Comments Off

HydroBucket HydroLid Review HydroBucket 2022 Updates & Improvements We recently tested the new HydroBucket HydroLid, along with other improvements and updates to the HydroBucket DWC hydroponic growing system from Visionary Hydroponics. We at Grozine are […]

Hot Pepper Growing Tips

January 21, 2022 Erik Biksa Comments Off

Hot Pepper Growing Tips How To Irrigate, Prune & Ripen Hot Pepper Crops Part Three | Part TWO | Part ONE | These hot pepper growing tips can teach you how to irrigate, prune and […]

Hydroponic Hot Peppers Part Two

December 30, 2021 Erik Biksa Comments Off

Hydroponic Hot Peppers Part Two Exotic Capsicum Feeding, Transplant & Growth PART ONE | HERE | PART THREE | HERE | Hydroponic hot peppers are fun to grow and can pack a lot of heat […]

Clear Line Hydroponic Hypochlorous Acid Review

November 9, 2021 Erik Biksa Comments Off

ClearLine Hydroponic Hypochlorous Acid Review Hydroponic Hypochlorous Acid Applications, Worth It? Here’s a real world grow trial we conducted to review Clear Line (from CCH2O) for hydroponic hypochlorous acid applications. Hydroponic Hypochlorous Acid Application […]