Simon Hart

With more than 35 years around plants and 20 years in the hydroponic industry, Simon Hart lives to garden. When not working on product development at Grotek or traveling the world to help clients get the most from their plants, he can be found in his green spaces. With indoor growing at work and at home, a small urban garden and a 3-acre food forest, Simon is always enjoying the science of plants and relaxing in the garden.

Articles by Simon Hart

8 Questions to Ask a Grow Shop Employee 8 Questions to Ask a Grow Shop Employee 8 Questions to Ask a Grow Shop Employee 8 Questions to Ask a Grow Shop Employee


Thinking about switching to hydroponics? Here are 8 questions to ask the people behind the counter at the grow shop to make sure you walk...

Q&A by Simon Hart

What are the key differences between base nutrients, growth enhancers, and bloom enhancers? What are the key differences between base nutrients, growth enhancers, and bloom enhancers? What are the key differences between base nutrients, growth enhancers, and bloom enhancers? What are the key differences between base nutrients, growth enhancers, and bloom enhancers?


Base nutrients are the soup stock of all feed charts. Supplements are the seasoning added to help the soup taste the best it can. While you...

Why do some gardeners add organic components to their chemical fertilizers? Why do some gardeners add organic components to their chemical fertilizers? Why do some gardeners add organic components to their chemical fertilizers? Why do some gardeners add organic components to their chemical fertilizers?


The use of organics in conventional (non-organic) farming has been increasing for decades. There is an understanding within the scientific...

What are the advantages of using a fertilizer flush on my plants before harvest? What are the advantages of using a fertilizer flush on my plants before harvest? What are the advantages of using a fertilizer flush on my plants before harvest? What are the advantages of using a fertilizer flush on my plants before harvest?


In general, plants grown in container gardens are given nutrients at high levels to achieve peak performance and maximize crop harvest....

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