Hydroponic News
Growing Hydroponic Leeks
Growing hydroponic leeks has provided a higher percentage of the desired white portion of the harvested plant, giving consumers “more leek per leek”.
Articles by Erik Biksa
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Growing Aeroponic Tomatoes
Can You Grow Full-Sized Tomato Plants in Aeroponics? Growing aeroponic tomatoes indoors or in greenhouses is often limited to compact, quick-finishing varieties like dwarf or patio tomatoes. These setups typically yield grape or cherry types. […]
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Hydroponic Nutrient Kits
Hydroponic fertilizers are not the same as those used in soil gardens. They’re designed with different ingredients and molecular structures to ensure solubility and nutrient availability in water-based systems. Using the correct type can help avoid root issues, nutrient lockout, and poor performance.
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SARBI Hydroponic Farms
The CBC’s Colleen Connors tours the unlikely growing site — a storage container sitting along the side of a road. Felicia Hillier, manager of SABRI Farms, explains how more sites like this could mean fresh produce grown right here.
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Growing Aeroponic Vegetables, Part II
Our aeroponic system supported outstanding crop health and rapid growth. The bare roots remained resilient even during cold spells when root zone temperatures dropped to 2°C during peak dark hours in the greenhouse. To offset heating costs, we used a low-wattage aquarium heater in the reservoir, allowing us to warm the root zone without needing to heat the entire greenhouse with high-wattage devices.
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DWC Hydroponics
Gone are the days of wrapping lab beakers in foil and using cotton plugs to support plants. Today’s systems are far more refined—but DWC remains accessible for DIY enthusiasts thanks to its simple design and use of widely available materials.
Hydroponic Gear Reviews
Leizig Air Circulation Fan Review
For our Leizig Air Circulation Fan review, we’ve been operating the 12-inch MODEL CF12 air circulation fan in our hydroponic greenhouse for over four months. The importance of maintaining consistent air movement in greenhouses and indoor growing facilities is well documented
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Aeroponics VS DWC
Aeroponics VS DWC: which is better? Both growing methods can produce excellent yields and high-quality crops, but they operate quite differently. Based on years of hands-on experience in greenhouse and indoor garden settings, we’ll compare the two systems to help you decide which one best suits your needs.
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Alternative Planters FuturePunk Hydroponics
Cultivating Crops & Thoughts with Innovative Planter Designs Alternative Planters, as it turn out, is a self described FuturePunk hydroponics concept that cultivates plants and imagination. Heres’ the story: We see a lot of stuff […]
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Aeroponic Vegetable Growing, Part One
How to Produce Abundant Veggies with an Aeroponic Growing System Aeroponic vegetable growing is becoming increasingly popular in both commercial crop production and home gardening. And it’s easy to see why! Aeroponic growing systems can […]