As an avid hydroponic gardener, I’m often asked if grow sponges like rockwool and coco coir can be safely reused. It’s a great question, since these sponges provide excellent support and moisture retention for plant roots. However, many factors impact whether reused sponges will perform as well as fresh ones. In this article, I’ll share …
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As an avid hydroponic lettuce grower, I’m always looking for ways to maximize productivity in my small garden space. One technique I’ve used with great success is regrowing lettuce after the initial harvest. It’s a simple method that essentially lets you get two or more harvests from one lettuce plant. When done correctly, regrowing hydroponic …
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As a longtime hydroponic gardener, I understand the importance of getting your nutrient solution just right to support healthy plant growth. Commercial pre-made mixes can get expensive over time, especially for larger systems. That got me wondering – can I create my own custom hydroponic nutrient formulas? When I first started researching homemade hydroponic nutrients, …
As both a lifelong gardener and potato lover, I was intrigued when I first heard about growing potatoes hydroponically. No soil? Could it really work? I had to try it out for myself. Now, after multiple successful hydroponic potato harvests, I’m convinced this method can yield amazing results. In this article, I’ll share everything I’ve …
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Crunchy and sweet, homegrown carrots are one of the supreme joys of gardening. But the long, tapering orange roots we know and love evolved over centuries to grow in soil. So how do classic carrots fare when grown hydroponically without soil? As an avid hydroponic gardener, I had to find out. When I first started …
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With its promise of faster growth, higher yields, and less water usage, hydroponics sure sounds like an amazing way to grow plants! When I first heard about soilless gardening years back, I couldn’t wait to set up my own hydroponic system and jump into bountiful harvests. But what I discovered after diving into hydroponics is …
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Growing plants without soil – it may sound like science fiction, but hydroponics has been around for centuries. From the hanging gardens of Babylon to NASA’s attempts to grow food in space, the idea of nourishing plants in water instead of dirt has captivated innovators throughout history. And for good reason – hydroponics offers precise …
As an avid gardener with over a decade of experience, I’m constantly exploring new and innovative growing methods. Lately, I’ve become particularly interested in hydroponic farming. On the surface, it seems to offer many environmental benefits over traditional soil-based agriculture. But I’ve found myself wondering – is hydroponic farming truly sustainable in the long run? …
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As an avid gardener and salad lover, I’m often asked whether lettuce grown hydroponically is as nutritious and healthy as lettuce grown the traditional way in soil. It’s an important question, since lettuce is a vital source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber in many people’s diets. In this article, I’ll share insights from my own …
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As an experienced hydroponics gardener, I’m often asked how frequently hydrogen peroxide should be added to hydroponic systems. It’s a great question, since properly using hydrogen peroxide is the key to growing healthy, thriving plants and preventing dreaded root rot in hydroponics. In this article, I’ll share the hydrogen peroxide tips and techniques I’ve learned …
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