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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Reusing Soil

February 14, 2014 Erik Biksa Comments Off on Reusing Soil

    Reusing Soil  Get Growing Again and Save    [quote]Digestive enzymes (works on cellulose, old roots) and B-Vitamins will really help ignite the reaction and get the soil going again[/quote] Reusing soil from a […]

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Crop Lighting Cycles

February 12, 2014 Erik Biksa Comments Off on Crop Lighting Cycles

Crop Lighting Cycles Mastering Light for Heavier Yields (Edition Quattro) By lb Savvy growers are reaping bigger yields and cutting down on power bills.  Here’s how….with our tips for Crop Lighting Cycles [quote] Hopefully you […]

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Grow Room Construction

February 10, 2014 Erik Biksa Comments Off on Grow Room Construction

Grow Room Construction How-To Locate a Site & Prepare like a Pro. [quote]If the property being considered is known to have been used for cultivation in the past, do not choose that location due to […]

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NDVI Crop Monitoring

February 9, 2014 Erik Biksa Comments Off on NDVI Crop Monitoring

  NDVI Crop Monitoring By Jordan Gartenhaus www.grohaus-automation.com [quote] If we pair this phenomenon with the notion that plants strongly reflect NIR light then we can create some powerful tools to help us spot patterns […]

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How To Set Up Grow Room Ventilation

February 6, 2014 Erik Biksa Comments Off on How To Set Up Grow Room Ventilation

 How To Set Up Grow Room Ventilation [quote]One is called and “IN/OUT” set-up, the other is CEA (Controlled Environment Agriculture) or occasionally known as a “sealed room”.[/quote] Knowing how to set up grow room ventilation […]

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Pre Veg Growing Stage

February 5, 2014 Erik Biksa Comments Off on Pre Veg Growing Stage

Pre Veg Growing Stage The Bridge to Healthier Crops [quote]The goal in pre-veg is to ramp your young plants up for more intensive vegetative conditions to follow[/quote] The Pre Veg Growing Stage  even experienced growers can […]

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Organic Gardening Outdoors

February 1, 2014 Erik Biksa Comments Off on Organic Gardening Outdoors

Organic Gardening Outdoors A Time to Sow… [quote]In organic gardening outdoors, the idea is to take advantage of the natural materials in the area.[/quote] We now live in a day and age where people’s first […]

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Dissolved Oxygen in Hydroponics

January 31, 2014 Erik Biksa Comments Off on Dissolved Oxygen in Hydroponics

Dissolved Oxygen in Hydroponics [quote]Dissolved Oxygen in Hydroponics is that missing link to faster growth rates, healthier plants and even bigger yields.[/quote] Above: A Chiller increases Dissolved Oxygen in Hydroponics for faster growth and healthier […]

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Custom Grow Room Design

January 30, 2014 Erik Biksa Comments Off on Custom Grow Room Design

Custom Grow Room Design-Grow Like the Pros  [quote]Some plans are simply destined to fail, while others leave you with a highly probable chance for great success.[/quote] Special Thanks: Green Coast Hydroponics, Custom Grow Room Images-see […]