Often referred to as the power of Hydrogen. It is the measure of Alkalinity or acidity of solutions based on hydrogen ion content. pH is measured from a scale of 0-14, acids are in the 0-7 bracket (0 the most acidic), and bases at the 7-14 range (14 the strongest). Introduction of nutrients affect the [...]

Perlite Perlite has been known for years as soil additive and growing medium, used to increase aeration and soil drainage. Perlite belongs to mined materials, originating from volcanic glass. This natural material breaks into multiple tiny bubbles, when heated rapidly above 1600 deg. F. Being one of the best hydroponic growing media, perlite is usually [...]

  In most cases, either phosphoric acid or potassium hydroxide is used to adjust pH level of the hydroponic nutrient solution. The first substance is used to lower pH level, and the latter, consequently, is used to raise it. Being relatively safe and usually sold diluted, both of these chemicals should be handled with care, [...]

Along with water, hydroponics plant nutrients, CO2 and oxygen, grow light is the key basic component, required by plants to live. Providing additional light is necessary for indoor gardening. Furthermore, light should resemble the sunlight as much as possible. The major concern with other types of lights is that they do not produce light in [...]

Nitrogen (N) The most essential of all nutrients for leaf and stem development. Nitrogen consumption depends on a plants growth cycle and in a vegetative growth phase of plant nitrogen consumption is greatest. Hydroponic nutrient solutions labeled as “grow” or “flower” contains more concentrations of nitrogen. Nitrogen deficiency is the leading cause of plant growth [...]

How to preparing hydroponic Nutrient Solution Nutrient solution is made of water with dissolved fertilizer. It is preferable to have good quality water to be mixed with the fertilizer, the amount of which is always indicated by the manufacturer. It is very important to check and adjust if necessary pH level of nutrient solution with [...]

Growing medium is any medium, in which a plant can grow. Generally, hundreds of multiple types of growing medium exist: some are manmade and some are organic. Sometimes, even old AIR can work as a good growing medium for roots.   Defining the best growing medium is pretty challenging and disputable. It is a matter [...]

How to Use Cubes There are many different sizes of rockwool growing media cubes. The 1x1x1.5 inches and the 2x2x1.5 inches cubes are usually not wrapped into plastic and used as seeds propagation equipment. These are the so-called “starter cubes”. Another typical size of rockwool cubes is 1.5×1.5×1.5 inches. These cubes are usually wrapped with [...]

Efficiency in comparison to traditional soil growing systems would be one of the major advantages. Commercial production and just plain hobbyists would find that moving from regular soil growing methods to the modern Indoor Hydroponic systems to be more beneficial. Freedom from uncontrollable variables such as the weather, climate and time of day would be [...]

Improper use of fertilizers is the common cause of many plant problems. Inadequate amounts cause weak and under nourished plants while an amount above desired quantities may burn and even kill the plant. Good judgment and decisions are required when a plant grows. Below are guidelines for applying nutrient solutions.   Hydroponic nutrient solutions are [...]