Water Supply
The Dirt on Soil & Potting Mixes
Ever question what was really in your soil or potting mixes, and how it affects your growing? Well, here's the dirt on your dirt.
Recipes for Success: Plant Diet Basics & Formulation Fundamentals
Experimenting with various nutrients and boosters is not just for commercial growers—thanks to the wide range of products available today,...
Amendments to Improve Soil Health
By improving the health of your soil, you can optimize the growth of your crops and increase the efficiency of your fertilizers.
How pH & TDS Levels Affect Water Quality
Two aspects of the water supply—pH and total dissolved solids (TDS)—affect many aspects of plant growth and vigor.
Measuring Up: Meters and Tests That Can Help Your Garden
There are many meters and test kits available to help growers keep track of what is going on in their gardens.
Hydroponic Lab Analysis Tests and How to Use Them
While we know hydroponics can provide advanced and balanced plant nutrition, sometimes a little reassurance or detective work is required...
Do You Know What’s In Your Water?
The results of a water test can show a grower how to customize their nutrient recipes and watering methods to optimize crop quality and...
From Toilet to Tap: Some Dirty Truths About Your Drinking Water
We’re all concerned about climate change, air pollution and greenhouse gases, but what do we know about the state of our water supply?
The Impact of Hard and Soft Water in the Growroom
When growing indoors we often hear about hard water and soft water, but do you really know what the difference between the two is?
Where Water Comes From: Sourcing Water for Your Hydroponic Garden
There are many places where water comes from, and each source affects your plants differently. Read on to learn about the different water...
Free Water? Dehumidifier Water and Consumable Plants
Using recycled water from a growroom’s dehumidifier is tempting for a lot of growers looking to conserve water and energy. But is...
Swirling Oxygen: Is Your Aquaponics System Circulating Properly?
Your crop and fish may be getting by, but are they thriving? If not, you may want to ensure your system is circulating well and dissolved...
Dissolved Oxygen: The Hidden Necessity
You can’t see it and you don’t even know it’s there—but the dissolved oxygen in your water supply is critical to maintaining the health and...
The Myth of Hot-Weather Watering
True or false? Watering plants on a hot sunny day will scorch their leaves. Read on to find out!
Hard Water or Soft Water: Does My Garden Care?
Not all water is the same and what type of water—whether hard or soft—is flowing through the pipes in your house might be impacting how...
Irrigation: You Want Wet Plants, Not Soaked Plants
Using a jug to measure the volume of nutrient solution from each dripper in hydroponic systems is important for irrigation. Growth...
Evaluating the Electrical Conductivity of Water
The electrical conductivity of water is actually a measure of salinity. It’s important to monitor its levels in your water supply because...
How the Water Retention of Soilless Media Impacts Plant Growth
While various grow media retain water differently, where and what you are growing also factor in to what medium to select for best results....
Fertilizer: When Too Much Is Too Much
In hopes of a bountiful harvest, many growers don’t worry about the amount of fertilizer or pesticides they spray onto their crops. It’s...
