Whether you’re sitting down with friends to watch a movie or you’ve got holiday guests over, impress everybody with some tasty snack foods...
For growers trying out hydroponics for the first time, choosing the best system can be a daunting task. Are you up for the challenge?
Crops that currently receive the highest returns on local markets include those such as ginseng, bay, tarragon, and saffron, all of which are suited to both hydroponics...
A closer look at how to tackle 10 of the most common problems cannabis growers may face in the grow room.
For growers who would like to get into hydroponics, cost or complexity need not be an issue.
Nutrient flushing is an important, relatively simple, and all too often misunderstood technique that should be used by just about every grower.
Whether plants are grown using soilless or soil methods, all crops require essential nutrients to grow. But is one method of delivering nutrients better? Read on to...
Hops are not the first thing one thinks of when considering a hydroponic crop, but as Lynette Morgan explains, they are increasingly in demand and do very well in a...
No grower wants pests in their garden, but how they are dealt with can have varying consequences on plant health, your health, and the environment. Make the right choice...
If you’re thinking about building your own at-home hydroponic system, your best bets are either a nutrient film technique setup or an ebb and flow system.
There is always room to grow, even if you live in an apartment or every spare room in your house is spoken for!
Anyone looking for a hydroponics system addition that is reliable, easy to use, and is budget friendly, should try growing their next crop in perlite. Read on to...
Finding a good balance among different products and processes is the key to a successful indoor garden, and plant media is a prime example. Here’s some more info on all...
If you can’t grow across due to a lack of space, try growing up. Vertical gardens are easy to set up and maintain just by applying the basic principles of container...
Millions of beneficial microbes live in and around your plants’ roots and root zone. Even though you can’t see them, these little guys can make or break your garden.
As many as 76 million people in the United States report coming in contact with some form of foodborne illness every year. Of this, around 5,000 cases result in death....
Often overlooked in hydroponic growing, many citrus varieties make for excellent indoor growing cultivars and reward horticulturists with some tasty fruits and...
When you work with water, pumps, and pressure, you’re eventually going to have leaks. The risk of springing a leak in your hydro system can be mitigated, however, by...
In a greenhouse, you have the ability to cultivate plants efficiently with indoor quality and outdoor quantity while greatly reducing your overhead and environmental...
When you choose to grow hydroponically, it becomes your responsibility to ensure your plants are receiving what they need to be healthy and productive. Follow Monica...
For horticulturists using pH control systems, any type of failure can be devastating to a crop. Philip McIntosh looks at what can go wrong with these systems and ways to...
NFT systems can present problems — for both home and commercial growers — if they aren’t monitored properly.
Deep water culture hydroponics is a great method for fast growing, heavy yielding crops. It’s accessible to new growers, but it’s not fail-safe. Here are 10 essential...
Understanding the benefits of microbial life in the rhizosphere of your hydroponic plants will go a long way toward growing healthy, productive crops. But how do you...
Using a jug to measure the volume of nutrient solution from each dripper in hydroponic systems is important for irrigation. Growth differences between plants in the same...
Since it was developed more than 30 years ago, the benefits of the nutrient film technique hydroponic growing system have been highly debated among commercial growers....
A greenhouse is the perfect place to germinate seeds and allows you to extend the natural growing season. So if you want to grow vegetables year-round, it may be a...
Mexican cuisine crops are well-suited to grow successfully in hydroponics. Lynette Morgan explains how to successfully grow these flavorful products while ma
Organic products are not the only way to go green in the garden. Making your system more efficient, while challenging, is another way.
No longer your run-of-the-mill cauliflower and broccoli best consumed under heaps of cheese sauce, modern brassicas are colourful, flavorful, healthy, and suitable for...
A sure-fire way to quickly kill hydroponic plants is through pathogens in the water supply. By keeping water clean, growers can practice environmental responsibility...
The key to running a successful school-based hydroponic and garden project is knowledge. Without it, limited budgets (and cut corners) can lead to an off-putting mess...
Organic hydroponics can seem like an oxymoron since many organic-food producers insist that soil is an essential component of the mix. However, as Dr. Mike Nichols...
Cold weather is a situation where hydroponic gardening, whether in your home or in a greenhouse, has an unbeatable advantage. Here’s how to make the most of it.
The term ‘greenhouse effect’ doesn’t have to be a bad thing—it can describe the enjoyment that growers will feel when they discover a way to extend their beloved hobby...
For many growers, their gardening practices falls under the old adage of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” However, as Matt LeBannister points out, change can help make...
Most hydroponic crops only require a small root zone volume. However, as Lynette Morgan points out, the restriction methods used are just as important as the result they...
Commercial NFT operations have all the bells and whistles, but some of their practices can easily be applied to a hobbyist set-up for more successful yields. Zachary...
While hydroponic crops are robust and quick growing, sometimes the taste quality can leave a lot to be desired. Lynette Morgan looks at how plant stress, and other...
Growing leeks is traditionally a dirty business, but hydroponics is about to change all that.
Solution Culture Systems may be the purest hydroponics system. That’s because in float, raft, raceway, pond, deed flow technique, and nutrient film technique systems,...
Simple in-ground hydroponic systems can be an extremely cost-efficient solution for hydroponic growing. Read on to find out what you’ll need to get started.
Cannabis can be grown successfully in soil, soilless media or hydroponically. Consider some of the pros, cons and tips to each method before jumping the gun and making...
Expanded clay pebbles are safe and easy to use, and provide plants with plenty of what they need to thrive. Apply these tips and tricks during your next growth cycle to...
Dr. Lynette Morgan tells us how root zone manipulation can have a huge impact on plant performance.
If it’s simplicity, low cost, and maximum yields you are after in a hydroponic system, NFT could be the system for you.
While hydroponic water culture systems can produce big results, you must work to get those optimal results. One of most important things to do is make sure you’re...
Sure, you could just buy a premixed nutrient solution, but where’s the fun in that? If you have some time for preparation, mixing your own nutes is an easy and rewarding...
Ultraviolet sterilization is a disinfection method that uses ultraviolet light to kill microorganisms. Shannon McKee tells us more.
We now live in a time when cannabis cultivation is becoming more widely accepted, and this means more options for growers who are active in the cannabis community.
What is hybrid hydroponics? Here, Ryan Taylor offers a definition of this hot catchphrase, gives an example of a custom hybrid system and reveals valuable tips for...
Though not as common as Western crops like lettuce, Asian greens grow just as well in hydroponic setups and offer a diverse range of flavors alongside their stacked...
Hydroponics is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. There are many different systems, add-ons, and tools you can choose from to customize your grow room. Here are a few...
You’ll need different things from your greenhouse in the hot summer months than you will in the depths of winter - read on for some useful information before you buy or...
Autodosers provide consistency, precision, and certainty while removing the potential for human error. It’s no wonder that commercial and hobby growers alike are taking...
Due to various pressures, the planet is losing plant diversity at an alarming rate. This is not god for ecosystems or humans. Lee Allen asked numerous experts for their...
Growing your own weed for the first time can be an exciting and overwhelming process. We take a look at what you should consider before you purchase your first seeds.
Grow tents are a convenient and relatively inexpensive way to bring the greenhouse inside. Casey Jones Fraser explains why he’s a big fan.
‘Why bother taking steps to maximize efficiency? My garden works, isn’t that enough?’ A garden writer examines cost versus yield in a typical indoor garden set-up and...
Until November of 2017, growers debated the organic certification of hydroponics. Now, the verdict is in.
Getting started using hydroponics to grow marijuana can be tricky. Here are ten tips to make it a little bit easier.
Every garden is unique, so a one-size-fits-all nutrient scheme isn’t always the best for hydroponic setups. In this article, Eric Hopper lays out the basics of how to...
A grow tent is a handy piece of equipment that can turn any kind of indoor space into a garden.
If measuring, analyzing, and adjusting nutrient solutions is a tough task for you, we simplify the concepts for hydroponic nutrient solutions.
Matt LeBannister discusses the attributes of various hydroponic grow mediums and which systems they are ideal for.
Lilies are a beautiful and popular flower that can be very effectively grown hydroponically, but all systems are not created equal. Which systems are best?
The Personal Food Computer (PFC) could have us creating our foods like a Star Trek replicator. Learn more about it here.
Boost the performance of your garden with the latest products available for modern growers, featuring items from Lumileds, Vitaponix, Divine Hydroponics, Sunlight Supply...
Hydroponic hops aren’t new, but growing them in nutrient-rich solutions is.
We tend to treat potatoes, onions, carrots, and similar root and tuber crops as cheap commodity vegetables, but they have far more potential than most growers realize.
Martha Stewart once said millennials don’t have the drive to learn how to grow a vegetable, but nothing could be further from the truth.
After learning about grow media choices, finding the correct water source and the planting process, you’ll see that the art of hydroponics doesn’t have to feel like...
Boost the performance of your garden with the latest products available for modern growers, featuring items from Current Culture, KIND LED, Growers Supply, One Way to...
If your local grocery store is always out of certain produce that can be grown hydroponically, there might be an opportunity to fill that niche.
There’s nothing better than biting into a nice, crunchy salad made with homegrown lettuce leaves, but with frost covering the backyard garden, you’re going to need to...
Wick systems are cheap and easy to set up, but they can take a lifetime to master. Here are a few tips.
Understanding your plants’ photosynthesis requirements and matching them to proper lighting affects taste and nutrition in your hydroponic garden.
Boost the performance of your garden with the latest products available for modern growers.
While dried lentils are cheap enough to buy at the grocery store, fresh legumes have a place in your hydroponic garden.
Hydroponic systems have come a long way since they were first envisioned. These are the six types of hydroponic systems that you will find in the modern cultivator’s...
There are many reasons why cultivators might transplant their plants from hydroponic systems into soil. Here's how to go about it.
Hop crops are in big demand these days, but can they be grown hydroponically? Let's take a look.
Kratky hydroponics is a soilless growing method that is so simple in its design, it is the perfect introduction into the world of hydroponics.
Spinach, endive, and chard all have good levels of some well-researched health promoting compounds and are well worth the investment in time and effort to grow.
There are some crops that just do better in hydro systems, and some that you'll want to avoid even trying to grow.
Think you know the difference between food-grade and food-safe terminology? Think again! The answer isn't very clear.
Hydrogels, strange products that act as a solid even though they absorb vast amounts of liquid, have a wide range of uses in the modern world.
In this post we are featuring One Way to Grow nutrients, Sierra Natural Science disease and fungal control, and Nature's Nectar terpene booster.
For many commercial growers, rockwool is becoming an increasingly popular growing medium. It is also becoming popular for home growers. But with any growing medium,...
It can be difficult to get consensus on whether aquaponics or hydroponics is better. Let’s look at the two systems and learn what some experts on the subject say.
Several things need to be taken into consideration when growing spices, condiments and aromatic plants for flavour and quality, such as the safety and purity of the...
When looking over the nutrient aisle there are a vast number of products to choose from and just as varied are the directions for feeding. Be sure to find the feeding...
Algae, a green slimy plague that can rapidly overrun an unprotected hydroponic system, is a constant battle many growers face in keeping their indoor garden sparkling...
Exhibition-sized flower blooms of many species can have a real wow factor, whether they are on display at a local floral show or tucked away in an indoor garden.
Saffron, the world's highest-priced spice, lends a distinctive and highly prized flavor to many dishes. It turns out the crocus sativus plant can thrive in a hydroponic...
There’s no point in feeding your garden expensive nutrients if the stuff in your tap water is keeping the plants from absorbing them.
Get the latest updates on hydroponics from these top influencers on Twitter.
Can hydroponics play a role in providing healthier food, conserving resources, and reducing emissions as the world population grows?
While hydroponic strawberries are not an uncommon crop and are relatively easy to grow, hydroponic blueberries, cranberries, and raspberries can also be produced on a...
As more of our food and herbs are grown through various hydroponic techniques, the question of which is better: soil vs. hydroponics, comes up a lot.
Save time and money while growing marijuana with these growroom efficiency tips from expert growers.
Coco coir (made from coconuts) is quickly becoming a popular grow medium offering horticulturalists many advantages in the garden. Coir fibers are rich in hormones and...
Growing basil and cilantro outdoors is easy, but growing these herbs indoors presents challenges. Discover a few tips to keeping the flavor and overall quality of these...
When we think about hydroponics, we often only consider products for human consumption. However, for many reasons, farmers are now looking for new ways to produce their...
The prospect of saving money and reducing waste by reusing the disposable components of your growroom is tempting, but it doesn’t come without risk.
Humic and fulvic acids are natural, complex molecules that improve the uptake of nutrients in both soil and hydroponics. Sourcing these acids for your garden can be...
Garlic, onions, shallots, scallions and chives are all a part of the allium family. While many types thrive outdoors, others are better-suited to indoor gardening,...
Yellowing leaves can be caused by just about anything that’s a little out of whack. Here we examine three common nutrient deficiencies.
Starting your seeds hydroponically has many benefits, but many people are unsure how to go about it.
Ah, calcium complexities. Improving calcium nutrition within the plant is not merely a simple case of dosing up with increasingly higher levels of this element.
Kathleen Marshall explains why certified organic hydroponically grown foods are under scrutiny.
Cauliflower is a member of the brassica family, which also includes kale, cabbage, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts and broccoli.
To maximize efficiency in an indoor garden, it’s tempting to hang grow lights as close to plants as physically possible, but this could spell disaster, especially when...
Vertical farming is one of the hottest things to happen to agriculture, showing tremendous potential for revolutionizing the field.
Have you heard of oxidation reduction potential? Well, turns out it can have a huge impact in the indoor garden. Read on to learn all about ORP and how to use it to your...
If you are new to maintaining a home garden, there are a handful of rookie mistakes that are easy to make. Fortunately, you don't have to reinvent the wheel.
2016 was one hell of a year so far for Tom Blount, systems designer and grower at Desert Greens H2O.
For many hydro hobbyists, spending money on their passion is a joy, not a burden. After all, it’s what makes you happy. Still, most of us have household budgets we need...
Although they aren’t classified as plants, algae are comparable photosynthetic organisms that grow in the same environment as plants.
While not the most common choice, it is possible to grow fruit trees in a hydroponic garden.
With the increased popularity of indoor gardening, the term hydroponics has been associated with peat-based soilless growing media. However, there are some differences.
Growing media are made of engineered materials designed to provide ideal physical and chemical characteristics for the root environment. There's a lot that goes in to...
The concept of cation exchange capacity (CEC) is one that often confuses novice and seasoned gardeners alike; however, a basic understanding can greatly influence...
Maximum Yield is hosting a new series of indoor gardening trade shows and is kicking things off in San Jose on June 3-4, 2017 with the GrowX. Come join us on Saturday or...
How to grow Hieracium pilosella and Hypericum perforatum hydroponically.
In Traverse City, Michigan, The Boathouse offers its customers a true locavore dining experience, literally from farm to table.
Accurately measuring the concentration of your nutrient solution being applied to your crops is critical for optimizing yields, but don’t forget to factor in...
Water. It’s a basic requirement for all life on our planet and absolutely essential to every aspect of gardening—both indoors and out—but how much does the average...
Double-ended, high-pressure sodium (HPS) lighting is emerging from several manufacturers in the hydroponics industry, and growers trying the new technology experience...
The origin of Green Coast Hydroponics was a convergence of enthusiasm and a need to put some smarts to good use.
Dr. Nate Storey’s guide for beginning growers who are interested in operating successful hydroponic systems details seven of the most common obstacles encountered by...
Modular hydroponics systems are repeatable grow systems that can extend from a small area such as a closet or bedroom to any unlimited space.
There are plenty of choices to make when starting a new grow operation, but one of the biggest is deciding on where to house your plants.
The application of a balanced nutrient solution to plant roots is a basic principle of hydroponic growing. Making this irrigation as efficient and effective as possible,...
Frank Rauscher explains the benefits of introducing wind to your indoor crops.
Microponics takes aquaponics to a whole new level.
Plants grown hydroponically are of exceedingly high quality, occupy less space, and consume fewer resources than traditional growing methods.
Goldleaf Hydroponics is pleased to announce their grand opening celebration taking place on April 1, 2017, in Bloomington, Indiana.
Gardens need not be confined to the backyard. Here are some other potential places to start a garden this spring.
With a large organic farm that raises fish along with produce by using aquaponics, Adam Navidi’s Future Foods Farms also utilizes fruit trees, soil beds, and chickens to...
For years, researchers have searched for a carbohydrate crop that grows well, efficiently, and reliably in simplified hydroponics. It’s possible the search is over.
The Kratky Method is a way of hydroponically growing your plants in a container without needing electricity, air stones, pumps, or anything else.
While designed for indoor growing, outdoor hydroponic systems can provide solutions to problems such as diminishing arable land, water shortages, and food security. Eric...
Though tiny, a grain of perlite can be mighty. Frank Rauscher digs deep to outline the benefits and drawbacks that lightweight perlite can play in aerating your growroom...
Biofilms are often poorly understood by hydroponic gardeners. Here's why.
Enter farmscrapers: skyscrapers with veggies on the inside and even some with trees on the outside. This revolutionary approach takes its inspiration from vertical...
Pollination and the resulting fruit set are vital processes for many common hydroponic crops, and an indoor garden can pose challenges to both.
Let's take a look at 10 things you should consider when pondering the efficacy of your nutrient reservoir and system. Some of your persistent problems may begin, and...
In nature, water serves as an ideal flushing system. It will work for your hydroponic system, too. But is it the best means available? Rich Hamilton dives in headfirst...
Water culture hydroponics is one of the fastest growing segments of hydroponics, but there are a number of factors to consider when choosing a system.
?Bored with growing tomatoes, peppers, and lettuce? Try growing spicy rhizomes!
Many growers are already well-acquainted with the various ways in which to set up a growing system. While hydroponics, aquaponics and aeroponics are all becoming more...
Charles Winslow is very concerned about the state of the planet, but he’s got some pretty amazing ideas about how to fix it—and they all start at home.
Pure water is as important for your plants as it is for you. Find out how to use a reverse osmosis filter to get the most out of your garden and learn how to extend the...
NFT systems are still widely used by both commercial and hobbyist horticulturists. Although the commercial use of NFT is focused on leafy greens and vegetative crops,...
Hydroponic nutrients, like indoor gardening hardware, have evolved immensely over the last 10 years. There have been major breakthroughs in the methods used to extract,...
Problems with parasitic pathogens in your indoor garden? You’re not alone. Unfortunately, parasitic or infectious diseases are not an uncommon occurrence in the growroom.
Green light is not apparently useful for plant metabolism, but it does seem to play a role in plant form and composition, as well as being a catalyst for the better use...
Ebb and flow, or flood and drain, hydroponic systems are popular with hobby growers because they are easy and inexpensive to build, can be built to fit any space, and...
Standard water culture systems and deep water culture systems (DWC) are about the simplest types of hydroponic systems available, and they are also very efficient at...
Bioponics, a method of growing coined by hydroponics veteran William Texier, involves the use of certified-organic nutrients in a hydroponic solution along with a...
Is organic the only wise choice left out there? Let's start by deciding what it means to be truly organic in the first place, and then apply the concept of organics to a...
Off-season tomatoes are usually dull, tasteless and way too firm. Thankfully, however, there is now research being conducted on how to breed that summer flavor in those...
Over the past few years, many people have become more educated in organic production techniques. Here’s a closer look at how this education has helped transform the...
Hydroponics relies on water flow. Here’s a look at how two of the main irrigation systems—drain-to-waste and recirculating—keep plants healthy and waste to a minimum in...
Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants, food crops or flowers in a liquid medium without the use of soil. Hydroponic crops can be grown indoors year-round,...
The pH levels in small hydroponic systems can often be overlooked if a grower is focusing more on monitoring a solution’s EC or TDS, balancing nutrients, providing...
Plant breeders are continually coming up with new cultivars, but some of the most interesting new prospects for hydroponics are actually ancient crops with great...
Deep water culture is a method of growing plants hydroponically where the plant's roots are suspended in a solution of nutrient-rich, oxygenated water. Here's everything...
Understanding the ups and downs of gravity-fed hydroponic systems.
The two popular types of watering systems compared in this article are ebb and flow and drip irrigation.
To achieve maximum yields, growers need to ensure they are providing the right amount and type of light and optimal environmental conditions for plants to...
A basic grow tent is comprised of a lightweight, six-sided fabric exterior installed over a rigid frame and includes a main opening and various apertures suitable for...
From ‘more is more’ to ‘less is more’, deep water culture growers are now settling in the middle when it comes to plant nutrition.
Understanding the small role each micronutrient plays in the garden will help prevent gardeners from overlooking their importance.
A hydro shop owner discusses all of the ways she helps her customers turn their basic growrooms into super growrooms.
There are two main reasons to flush a hydro system. You’re either flushing to clean out the system, or to rid your plants of excess nutrients.
Phytoponics is a start-up company tackling food security and sustainability through a patent-pending, low-cost, easy-to-use and adaptable hydroponic grow bag called the...
While growing your own food does wonders for the environment, hydroponic systems still use a lot of energy. Luckily, there are at least five ways you can reduce your...
As a growing medium, rockwool has been in use for more than 40 years and is one of the most commonly used substrates in commercial hydroponic productions across the...
Right now there is a newer type of technology practically becoming essential for growing. All in all, control systems are a part of the indoor gardening industry that...
When you’re between crops in the indoor garden, it’s a good time to think about cleaning your system and sorting out what to keep and what to throw away.
Chicken fodder, grown from seeds such as rye grass, millet, buckwheat, clover and kale, can easily and plentifully be grown in an ebb and flow system.
Most growers have experienced a strong smell coming from their growrooms, caused by either their plants or products they are using. Here’s a look at some different...
We take you on a tour of our planet’s water cycle—which may or may not include alien motherships.
Fresh, sweet, vine-ripened melons, exotic eggplant varieties and the lesser-known, fragrant pepinos are just some of the culinary delights we have come to expect from...
For commercial greenhouse growers, providing the optimal growing conditions for plants is vital to success.
Considering switching to hydroponics? Having a good understanding of how the different hydro systems work will help you get the best results possible.
The membrane meniscus method is an innovative hydroponic growing method that proponents say has the potential to drastically change the way growers view hobby and...
Responsibly disposing of growroom waste isn’t always easy, especially with regulatory discrepancies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Still, we all want to do our best...
Greenhouses are an effective way to control the environment of your plants and protect them from a host of ill fates. The downside is that greenhouses are the perfect...
The planet is running out of arable land to feed an ever-increasing population, but that’s not stopping innovative problem solvers from coming up with solutions.
The “kill everything” approach to sterilizing a hydroponic system during a massive cleanout is an outdated idea. After all, you don’t want to kill the good microbes that...
A greenhouse can provide growers of all skill levels with some fantastic, additional growing space. With the proper design, greenhouses can give green thumbs extended...
Working out your garden’s daily light integral, or the total amount of light your plants receive during a 24-hour period, is an illuminating process that provides some...
Most common problems experienced in hydroponic gardens are caused by one of four main things: nutrition, the plant’s growing environment, pests and pathogens and—less...
Many of the following 10 common mistakes in the growroom can be prevented with a little diligence during the initial stages of plant growth.
Many fans of hydroponics regard this method of growing as a form of weed-free gardening, but that doesn’t mean hydro growers are in the clear where weeds are...
All gardeners start out the same way—not knowing how to garden, and then learning. Here is the first in a series of articles written for those just starting out. Read on...
Indoor gardening offers to plants conditions that are fully under the gardener’s control. So, when physiological disorders strike, they can seem strange, mysterious and...
Good planning is as an important factor when it comes to thinking about your garden space as the location, water, soil, plant variety and weeding.
Aeroponics is a method of hydroponic gardening that grows plants in an air or mist environment.
We always hear that history repeats itself. This is so true when discussing hydroponic and aquaponic gardens.
The following guide explains how LEDs work, how efficient they have become for indoor gardens, and some of the often overlooked factors when choosing LED lighting...
Sometimes taking your time truly does produce better results, which is why microfiltration using sand is one of the best defenses against nutrient-borne pathogens.
From ways to stretch a dollar when it comes to your lighting system, to effectively monitoring your pH levels, to scaling up your hydro system, the following article...
Much to everyone's surprise, worms are an important part of the ecology of an aquaponic system.
Today’s hydroponic substrates come in many different forms. The type you should be using depends on the needs of your specific application. Consider the following five...
As Kermit the Frog says, it’s not easy being green. But when it comes to gardening organically, the reward is knowing what you’re eating is not filled with chemicals,...
Growing plants in an aeroponic system is simple if certain environmental parameters are met. For example, if your water temperature never reaches above 64°F, bad biology...
Organic growing takes a little bit more work, but for those who do it, the end result of healthier crops is worth the extra effort. As the interest in organic produce...
The widespread use of calcium and magnesium supplements in the indoor gardening industry is an indication that many growers have discovered the cation exchange capacity...
While some growers employ small greenhouses as part of their hobbies, real commercial-scale greenhouse production has the potential to generate a higher-value crop than...
Aquaponics is an appealing method of gardening that is catching on in a big way across the United States.
Belgian endive, also known as witloof, is unlike any other vegetable grown hydroponically and its unique value and sophisticated flavor are two reasons why it is gaining...
Nutrient management is one of the vital components of a successful hydroponic garden.
Aquatic plants are easy to grow in modified hydroponic systems and provide both great indoor displays and exotic food crops to tempt the taste buds. Better yet, aquatic...
The first step to a healthy, vibrant indoor garden is to build a growroom with the hardware required to ensure plants are supplied with the essential elements for growth...
Much of the equipment that provides environmental manipulation and correction in a growroom should be checked every day. Automation has its place, but nothing replaces a...
The indoor gardening industry is constantly growing and evolving as new technologies emerge. Over the past couple of decades there has been a significant spike in growth...
A properly designed and well-maintained living wall is a beautiful thing to behold and gathers many a compliment for the grower willing to put in the time and effort to...
Want to conserve more water? Recirculating water in your growing system for longer periods of time carries a few risks, but by following the guidelines in this article,...
As hydroponic gardeners already, we all understand the importance of conserving water—a hydroponic garden uses less water than a traditional, soil-based garden, and many...
As the outdoor growing season nears its end, many growers will be considering their options for moving indoors. Might we suggest deep water culture?
A greenhouse glaze is the transparent cover material used over the frame that allows light to reach the plants inside. You may be surprised to learn there are several...
The future of agriculture is making a gradual, and hopefully a positive, shift. People are embracing the possibility that they can take food production back into their...
An ebb and flow hydroponic system maximizes nutrient uptake and available oxygen in the root zone. Here's how these systems work and why this method of hydroponic...
Technological advancements in the hydro industry are happening, fueled by the growing demand for fresh produce that’s cultivated closer to home.
While root growth and health may go largely unobserved by many indoor gardeners, well-functioning root systems are vital to plant productivity.
Saffron is not difficult to grow indoors and saffron bulbs are readily obtainable at the right time of year for those who want to grow some of their own exotic spice.
The best organic farmers often boast about growing nutrient-dense, high-brix plants. Brix is a measurement of the sugar content in the sap, expressed as a percentage....
Many of the problems we encounter in a hydroponic garden are fairly easy to identify. But sometimes the problem plaguing your plants isn’t so clear. Here we diagnose...
Summertime gives indoor growers the opportunity to take their hydroponic gardens outdoors, as plants, like their owners, also benefit from all of that free sunshine....
With just days between seed germination and harvest for many varieties and ideal for small spaces, microgreens are increasing in popularity amongst even the most...
Experimenting with various nutrients and boosters is not just for commercial growers—thanks to the wide range of products available today, the hobby gardener can try it...
Ceramic metal halide grow lights are an up-and-coming technology in the indoor gardening industry that come with many advantages. Here’s your guide to understanding...
Growing organically means different things to different growers, but there are some basic principles at play when it comes to applying the concept to hydroponic systems.
With more and more applications possible all the time as the technology improves and expands, agricultural drones are poised for takeoff, both outdoors and indoors. Here...
Here is Jonathan Valdman with his take on how greenhouses can help a grower maximize profits and grow better crops.
Stock solutions are time- and labor-saving liquids that also offer gardeners a lot of control. Here’s how to go about making your own.
When is an organically grown hydroponic tomato not organic? When it’s Canadian, apparently.
In hydroponic systems, it’s not uncommon to see extremely lush vegetative growth at the expense of fruit yields, or plants that take forever to produce flowers—or don’t...
Thinking about that summer vacation? Well, sub-irrigation—with its concealed water supply hydrating the growing medium—might be the key to some well-earned time off....
Many of us are familiar with the benefits of eating locally and seasonally. Fortunately, by taking advantage of the technology used in hydroponics, we can all enjoy...
The indoor horticulture market is rapidly expanding and becoming progressively more competitive. Thinking about going pro? The first thing to look at is streamlining...
Many people value the distinctive flavors that herbs and spices from faraway places add to a dish and the good news is many of these tropical and subtropical plants...
About 150 years ago, investigators proposed a concept known as the humus theory. While the original hypothesis was undermined years ago, this theory remains the base for...
Lee McCall walks us through the set-up for a comprehensive new growing system that he thinks just might be the start of something big in the grow biz.
Globally loved ginger is normally grown in tropical/sub-tropical soil. Here's how you can grow this rhizome using hydroponics.
In nature, seedlings will project their roots as fast as possible into the ground to anchor the plant and start searching for nutrients in the soil. In rockwool cubes,...
Congratulations on building your first aeroponics system! Here are the answers to your questions in order.The best nutrients to use with aeroponics are typically...
Thank you for your question, Nick. Most of your indoor gardening costs should come from a combination of environmental conditioning and artificial lighting, so those are...
Fruiting plants such as muskmelons being grown on this scale really do need to be provided with different vegetative and fruiting nutritional formulations as they move...
Biofilms usually contain a number of different microbial species, some of which may be pathogenic (but usually many which are also beneficial or benign in a healthy...
Hello, Page. Thanks for the detailed information. Unfortunately, it’s not just a case of simply switching from normal hydroponic fertilizer salts to organic products in...
Hello Scott, Unlike tomato fruit, cucumbers don’t tend to develop a particularly strong flavor: however, they shouldn’t taste like water. There can be a number of causes...
Watermelons grow extremely well in hydroponic systems. Provided conditions are warm enough, plants will produce large, sweet fruit. The elemental levels for growing...
Shipping containers have been turned into highly successful hydroponic systems in many different climates and they can be a good choice for a compact and productive...
There are more than 20 varieties of wasabi known in its native habitat, Japan, where cultivars are often region specific. In the United States, the main cultivars grown...
Most hydroponic fertilizer companies will include application directions in their product literature that are broken down by specific plant sizes and stages of...
Aquaponics, which is the use of a live fish farm to feed the hydroponic garden set-up, is a great way to garden that helps conserve water and maximizes yields...
You should take comfort in the fact that there are literally tens of thousands of people scratching their heads over these exact problems right now. If you’re very quiet...
When growers are choosing a base nutrient, they will quickly discover there are one-part, two-part or three-part options. Although these base nutrients vary by the...
Unfortunately, there probably isn’t much available in the way of wasabi seed at certain times of the year, as when the plants would typically have only just finished...
We know many readers have been experimenting with growing different crops hydroponically. For this special Ask the Experts section, we went to the experts at Hydrofarm....
The best varieties for a small, hydroponic greenhouse in your climate would be hybrid types of tomato and cucumber plants, and heat-tolerant cultivars of lettuce. Hybrid...
Standard practice when making up hydroponic nutrient concentrates, which are stock solutions that you then further dilute with water to working strength to apply to the...
Ginger grows extremely well in hydroponics and there have been a number of research trials investigating the best methods of production as well as plant nutrition. A...
