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Hydroponic EC and EC Meters Explained

Hydroponic EC and EC Meters Explained

Mother Nature doesn’t make mistakes, but people do, so monitoring EC is essential for any hydroponic grower.

By: Grubbycup | Indoor Gardener, Owner & Writer of Grow with Grubbycup

Plant Growth
Preparing Soil for the Outdoor Season

By: Eric Hopper | Writer, Consultant, Product Tester
Plant Growth
Preventing and Correcting Nutrient Toxicity in Hydro Systems

By: Chris Bond | Certified Permaculture Designer, Nursery Technician, Nursery Professional
Plant Health
Mycorrhizal Fungi: Let Your Plants Prosper

By: Chris Bond | Certified Permaculture Designer, Nursery Technician, Nursery Professional

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Water and Nutrient Uptake in Plants

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By: Lynette Morgan | Author, Partner at SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants

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Flower Power: When to Apply Flower-Boosting Elements

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By: Chris Bond | Certified Permaculture Designer, Nursery Technician, Nursery Professional

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Growing Your Own Cannabis? Don't Forget These 3 Additives

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By: Megan O'neill

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Feeding Your Cannabis Plants During the Bloom Phase

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By: Kent Gruetzmacher | Writer, Owner of KCG Content

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Understanding Iron in Hydroponics

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By: Lynette Morgan | Author, Partner at SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants

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How Amino Acids Aid Plant Growth

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By: Kyle Ladenburger | Director of Regulatory Affairs for Age Old Organics & ENP Turf, Freelance Garden Writer

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Triacontanol and Growing Cannabis: Miracle or Snake Oil?

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By: Chris Bond | Certified Permaculture Designer, Nursery Technician, Nursery Professional

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4 Easy Steps to Super Soil for Thriving Cannabis Plants

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By: Monica Mansfield | Homesteader, Owner & Writer of The Nature Life Project

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Plant Nutrition Q&As

Should I use seawater to increase micronutrient content?

“Should I use seawater to increase micronutrient content?”

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Answered by: Lynette Morgan | Author, Partner at SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants

Why is the nutrient solution in my closed RDWC system becoming acidic?

“Why is the nutrient solution in my closed RDWC system becoming acidic?”

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Answered by: Lynette Morgan | Author, Partner at SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants

Will flushing improve the taste of my tomatoes?

“Will flushing improve the taste of my tomatoes?”

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Answered by: Chris Bond | Certified Permaculture Designer, Nursery Technician, Nursery Professional

How do I use nutrients I see in those jugs that say veg and bloom, or do I even need those to try and do it organically?

“How do I use nutrients I see in those jugs that say veg and bloom, or do I even need those to try and do it organically?”

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Answered by: Lee G Lyzit | Grower, Writer

More Plant Nutrition Articles

Growing Methods
How to Grow Cannabis Organically

As a cannabis cultivator, what are the benefits of going the organic route versus easier, or cheaper, methods?

By: Cory Hughes | Commercial Grower
Plant Growth
How to Determine if Nutrients are Truly Organic

Your plants don’t know the difference between organic and chemical nutrients, but you should.

By: Chris Bond | Certified Permaculture Designer, Nursery Technician, Nursery Professional
Plant Growth
Why Your Plants Need More Silica

Silica is abundant in many soils and is a major component of plant tissue, sometimes in even higher concentrations than nitrogen and potassium. Although vital to plant...

By: Helene Isbell | Sales Representative
Plant Growth
Building up the Brix for Healthier, Nutrient-Dense Crops

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...

By: Harley Smith
Plant Growth
pH Balance for Efficient Nutrient Uptake

Check out how to keep a good pH balance and maximize nutrient uptake in your hydro system.

By: Rich Hamilton | Writer, Consultant, Author of The Growers Guide
Plant Growth
How Surfactant Solutions Work

There are additives lurking in most gardening sprays, but not to worry, that's a good thing!

By: Lynette Morgan | Author, Partner at SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants
Plant Growth
Combining Organic & Synthetic Nutrients

There is an increasing focus on organic farming methods, but does that mean synthetic nutrients are off the table?

By: Frank Rauscher | Writer, Owner of Garden Galaxy
Plant Growth
7 Ways to Disinfect Hydroponic Nutrient Solution

With hydroponic nutrient solutions acting as conduit for pathogens, growers need to safely disinfect their systems.

By: Lynette Morgan | Author, Partner at SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants
Plant Growth
Electrical Conductivity and Monitoring Plant Nutrition

Electrical conductivity test (EC) is a quick and inexpensive way to determine the salt concentration of a solution. For growers, it provides a reliable method of...

By: Bill DeBoer
Plant Growth
How to Boost Living Soil with Organic Amendments

If you really want to champion a high-yield garden, provide them with the right nutrients during the right cycles.

By: Eric Hopper | Writer, Consultant, Product Tester

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