Latest Cleanup and Sanitation Articles
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Plant Growth
Reducing Mineral Accumulation in Drip Irrigation Systems
Drip irrigation systems deliver optimum water and nutrient levels directly into the plant’s root zone through a network of valves, pipes, tubing, and emitters...
By: Karen Lloyd | Freelance Writer, Digital Marketing Expert
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Growing Methods
Understanding Filtration in Hydroponic Systems
A clean hydroponic system with high-quality water and nutrient inputs is one of the most effective ways of avoiding pathogen problems and producing a great crop. These...
By: Lynette Morgan | Author, Partner at SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants
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Plant Growth
7 Ways to Disinfect Hydroponic Nutrient Solution
Concern that hydroponic nutrient solution could be a vector for root rot pathogens has been around since the early days of hydroponics. Recirculating systems, as much as...
By: Lynette Morgan | Author, Partner at SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants
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Grow Spaces
What to Do at the End of the Summer Gardening Season
The end of the season is here and your harvests are starting to slow down. What next? Preparing for your next crop, of course.Cleaning immediately, rather than waiting...
By: Shannon McKee | Freelance Writer, Gardener
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Plant Growth
Daily Duties: Keeping Them All in Check
Plants can be deceptively placid. They aren’t going anywhere, and they often appear the same from day to day. However, small changes can be precursors to big...
By: Sara Elliott | Gardener, Writer
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Grow Spaces
Biosecurity Basics: A Bit Beyond Sanitation
When we speak of biosecurity, we generally think about protecting our society against biological attack from other countries, or even terrorists. But in the context of...
By: Donald Lester | Vice President
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Grow Spaces
Flushing Your Hydroponic System: Water vs. Agents
Basics of FlushingThe flushing of any hydroponic system is done as a practical matter. Any operator of a hydroponic system that does not at least occasionally perform...
By: Chris Bond | Certified Permaculture Designer, Nursery Technician, Nursery Professional
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Harvest
10 Helpful Post-Harvest Hints
Harvest time in the outdoor garden is a magical time for growers. But while you are busy bringing in that delightful bounty of potatoes, squash, carrots, tomatoes and...
By: Grubbycup | Indoor Gardener, Owner & Writer of Grow with Grubbycup
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Growing Methods
Looking for Leaks in Hydroponic Equipment
One of the biggest issues that you can have with your indoor hydroponic set-up has to do with water: leaks. Leaks can be a pain. When they occur, leaks create slipping...
By: Shannon McKee | Freelance Writer, Gardener
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Grow Spaces
The Importance of Growroom Hygiene
Powerless against the whims of Mother Nature, many home growers are bringing their gardens indoors where they are afforded easier access and more control over the entire...
By: Alan Ray
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Grow Spaces
Good Greenhouse Hygiene
One of the most effective ways to protect greenhouse and indoor-grown crops and plants from attracting insects or contracting diseases is observing proper sanitation...
By: Chris Bond | Certified Permaculture Designer, Nursery Technician, Nursery Professional
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Plant Health
Keep it Clean: Disinfecting Hydroponic Water
Practiced around the world, hydroponics is especially advantageous where climates restrict plant growth, where low-quality soil won’t support large-scale...
By: Karen Lloyd | Freelance Writer, Digital Marketing Expert
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