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.
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fractal water grow trial
Grow Trials

Fractal Water

May 11, 2015 Erik Biksa Comments Off on Fractal Water
Fractal Water Vortex Imploder Greenhouse Hydro Garden Test Fractal water is said to provide a higher level of hydration and overall health in crops, animals and people.  We agreed to put the concept to the […]
hydroponic orp controls
Grow Tips

Hydroponic ORP Controls

May 5, 2015 Erik Biksa Comments Off on Hydroponic ORP Controls
Hydroponic ORP Controls Tuning Oxidizing Reduction Potential in Your Tank When substances have an oxidizing effect, they can be useful in growing crops in hydroponics, and may also be beneficial in aquaculture or aquaponics. Oxidation […]
revolution micro electronics
Hydroponic Gear Reviews

Revolution Micro Electronics

April 30, 2015 Erik Biksa Comments Off on Revolution Micro Electronics
Revolution Micro Electronics  Grow Gear Reviews Insider REPORT: Revolution Micro Electronics How Reliable is YOUR Gear? If you garden indoors under lights or in a greenhouse, you re quite likely counting on electronics to keep […]
aquaponics cuttings
Grow Tips

Aquaponics Cuttings

April 13, 2015 Erik Biksa Comments Off on Aquaponics Cuttings
Aquaponics Cuttings Starting Plants Without Seeds, Naturally. At times, it can be advantageous to start crops from cuttings rather than from seed.  For aquaponics plant production purposes it can mean faster harvests versus staring from […]
diy vertical aquaponics system
Hydroponics

DIY Vertical Aquaponics System

April 7, 2015 Erik Biksa Comments Off on DIY Vertical Aquaponics System
DIY Vertical Aquaponics System How To Build Your Own Vertical Garden A DIY vertical aquaponics system can be a very rewarding weekend project.  While setting up the fish part of the equation may take longer, […]
aeroponic transpants
Grow Tips

Aeroponic Transplants

April 4, 2015 Erik Biksa Comments Off on Aeroponic Transplants
Aeroponic Transplants Bare Rooted Plants to Soil & Soilless Mixes Producing aeroponic transplants is a great way to improve your ability to produce higher numbers of plants in a shorter time frame.  Aeroponic transplants have […]
rdwc system transplant guide
Grow Tips

RDWC System Transplant Guide

March 30, 2015 Erik Biksa Comments Off on RDWC System Transplant Guide
RDWC System Transplant Guide Hydro System Transplanting How To This RDWC System Transplant Guide is a step by step guide with images to show you a proven method for success when starting out plants in your […]
fight emi
Hydroponic Technology

Fight EMI

March 9, 2015 Erik Biksa Comments Off on Fight EMI
Fight EMI Electromagnetic Interference from Grow Ballasts Finally indoor and greenhouse growers have an effective way to fight EMI, that’s Electromagnetic Interference-a problem originating from a lot of digital ballasts commonly used today. Back in […]
hydroponic water filtration improvements
Grow Tips

Hydroponic Water Filtration Improvements

March 3, 2015 Erik Biksa Comments Off on Hydroponic Water Filtration Improvements
Hydroponic Water Filtration Improvements Less Waste & More Flow to Better Grow! Recently, we conducted a hydroponic greenhouse grow trial to assess what kinds of differences we would see in crop (Kale, Lacinato) growth using […]
greenhouse roll ups
DIY

Greenhouse Roll Ups

February 25, 2015 Erik Biksa Comments Off on Greenhouse Roll Ups
Greenhouse Roll Ups NO FANS REQUIRED Greenhouse roll ups can be installed economically and are easy to operate.  Poly (polyethylene) covered greenhouse structures can be adapted to greenhouse roll ups on just about any side […]