The main reason you are interested in growing your own is most likely because you want to grow a particular variety or strain of crop OR you want to create your own hybrid to suit your own tastes. It certainly isn’t for convenience or immediacy. From a practical standpoint, this probably means you are not…
When you want to get going with hydroponics, the easiest way to do so is by purchasing a hydroponics starter kit. However, there are countless sites that sell these products, and knowing which one to put your trust in is important. Hydroponics Group has been in business for many years, and they are experts in…
There are lots of reasons someone would want to grow their own veggies and fruits, as well as medicine from home. However, to get the very best system for your situation, answering some questions first can make the process easier and more enjoyable: 1) What Motivation do you have to Grow Your own? The answer…
In hydroponics, one of the largest contributors to plant growth (other than the nutrient solution) is the lighting. Plants need light to conduct photosynthesis, and they need specific frequencies in the light spectrum for different stages of maturity (plant growth and leafing uses a different part of the spectrum than blooming and flowering). Hydroponic lights(commonly called…
There is a wide array of hydroponics starter kits out there today. They range from the simple to the more complicated in nature. Some of the items that come in complete hydroponics starter kits are: Simple reservoir complete with plastic lid Net cups Grow rocks Water pump with discharge Water level indicator Drain hose Lighting system Growing…
Hydroponic gardening or farming can be more rewarding than growing plants in the soil. The yields can be up to 50% higher since the roots are regularly bathed with the nutrients the plants need to produce fruit. Plants grown in soil have to extend their roots to find the nutrients. Although Organic Farming is now…
Grow boxes use hydroponics technology to grow plants, herbs, and vegetables in a much shorter time than traditional methods. Hydroponic Grow boxes use only grow lights, fluorescent lights, nutrients, water, and LED grow lights. Using this method allows crops to be harvested after one to two months. There are various types, styles, and sizes one can choose…
