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.

Hydro Organic Compost Fertilizer Tea Brewing

April 3, 2014 Erik Biksa Comments Off

Hydro Organic Compost Fertilizer Tea Brewing Organic based teas have a long standing in agricultural history. Hydro organic compost fertilizer tea brewing has also found a place with gardeners outdoors or indoors with grow lights […]

Cooling Hydroponics Systems

March 31, 2014 Erik Biksa Comments Off

Cooling Hydroponics Systems Cooling hydroponics systems in greenhouses, outdoors and growing indoors for optimal root health and plant growth becomes an important consideration during warmer months and when looking to increase cooling efficiency and climate […]

Light Movers Tracking Hydroponics Grow Lights

March 29, 2014 Erik Biksa Comments Off

Light Movers Tracking Hydroponics Grow Lights Light movers tracking hydroponics grow lights increase the area you can effectively garden under using the same grow lamps as with stationary hydroponics grow lighting indoor or in […]

Hydroponic Greenhouse Construction Basics

March 27, 2014 Erik Biksa Comments Off

Hydroponic Greenhouse Construction Basics Sizing, Style & Purpose Hydroponic Greenhouse Construction Basics and Beyond. A lot of gardeners romance the thought of greenhouse growing, especially those of us with shorter or tougher growing seasons […]

Water Chilling for Hydroponics Growing Environments

March 26, 2014 Erik Biksa Comments Off

Water Chilling for Hydroponics Growing Environments Water chilling for hydroponics growing environments is useful in capturing and exchanging unwanted heat generated by growing appliances or resulting from the surrounding environment. Using water to […]

Spring Time Hydroponics Health Checklist

March 24, 2014 Erik Biksa Comments Off

Spring Time Hydroponics Health Checklist Before you know it, temperatures are going to begin to rise outdoors. For indoor hydroponics growers using IN/OUT active vent fans to cool year round grow rooms this may […]

Soilless Raised Garden Beds

March 23, 2014 Erik Biksa Comments Off

Soilless Raised Garden Beds Soilless raised garden bed construction isn’t complicated to the average DIY gardener. There’s also ways to make it easier if you don’t have power tools or are unable to use power […]

Hydroponics Yields Versus Field Grown Harvest Weights

March 22, 2014 Erik Biksa Comments Off

Hydroponics Yields Versus Field Grown Harvest Weights What yields better? Hydroponics yields versus field grown harvest weights compare the maximum yields growers can typically reap growing directly in the soil using conventional field agriculture practices […]

Hydroponic Grow Light Coverage Hydro Scripts

March 19, 2014 Erik Biksa Comments Off

Hydroponic Grow Light Coverage Hydro Scripts Casey Jones Fraser www.gardengroveorganics.com Preface — An older customer has been growing for years, ever since he retired. He was a mechanical engineer, so he felt very confident with […]

Easy Potting and Grow Mix Blend Recipe

March 18, 2014 Erik Biksa Comments Off

Easy Potting and Grow Mix Blend Recipe There are lots of choices when it come to filling your garden beds or grow pots with a potting blend or soilless mix-but it doesn’t have to […]