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.

ORP Meter Review

January 15, 2024 Erik Biksa Comments Off

Real World Hydroponics ORP Testing Applied For our ORP meter review, we put Hanna Instruments HI98120 handheld ORP & temperature tester through some real world hydroponics applications for over 6 months. The benefits of managing […]

Best Powdery Mildew Remedy

November 10, 2023 Erik Biksa Comments Off

What Works Best to Safely Get Rid of Powdery Mildew in Crops? What is the best powdery mildew remedy that is safe for people, plants and animals that actually works? If you have a problem […]

Hydroponics Peroxyacetic Acid

September 21, 2023 Erik Biksa Comments Off

Using Peroxyacetic Acid in Hydroponics Applications Hydroponics peroxyacetic acid applications include use as a surface disinfectant for systems and irrigation lines Other hydroponic peroxyacetic applications also include diluted applications directly on plants or in active […]

Growing Hydroponic Melons

August 30, 2023 Erik Biksa Comments Off

How To Grow Hydroponic Melons Growing hydroponic melons is an excellent choice for hydroponic crop cultivation. Most melon varieties, i.e. Cantaloupe, Watermelon and Honeydew cultivars will thrive in hydroponic gardens when given enough space, healthy […]

Maximum Yield Magazine Ceases

August 2, 2023 Erik Biksa Comments Off

Long standing industry indoor gardening magazine ceases online and printed publishing Maximum Yield Magazine | Erik Biksa | Maximum Yield is no longer publishing indoor gardening and hydroponics related media either online or in print […]

Graduate Backyard Hydroponics

July 26, 2023 Erik Biksa Comments Off

Fresh graduate side hustle: Backyard hydroponics is empowering a fresh graduate to earn extra income Graduate Backyard Hydroponics | James Tababa | Carl Justin Jubilan is the 24-year-old owner of Jubz Backyard Farm in Miagoa, […]

DWC Grow Tips

June 29, 2023 Erik Biksa Comments Off

DWC Growing Part III Part One | Here | Part Two | Here | In part III in our how to DWC article series we offer DWC grow tips for growing your favorite plants in […]

High Pressure Aeroponics

June 12, 2023 Erik Biksa Comments Off

High Pressure Aeroponics (HPA) is a highly efficient way to grow crops at accelerated rates using a fraction of the water and fertilizer required versus traditional growing methods. The basic principle is that plant roots are suspended in a light proof chamber and a high pressure, low volume nutrient mist is delivered intermittently to the roots in the chamber.

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DWC Set Ups, How To

May 25, 2023 Erik Biksa Comments Off

DWC Growing Part II (part one HERE) DWC set ups are a great way to grow crops using less water and with fewer hassles versus traditional soil and soilless practices. Growers also note that they […]

DWC Growing (Part I)

March 5, 2023 Erik Biksa Comments Off

How To Grow Crop in Deep Water Culture DWC Growing | Erik Biksa | DWC (deep water culture) growing was one of the very first hydroponic growing methods used by plant researchers and arguably still […]