Nutrient film technique, or NFT for short, is the most scalable method of hydroponic gardening. Its simplicity makes it popular for both hobby hydroponic gardening at home and on a commercial…
Drip hydroponics can work well for many different types of hydroponic gardeners. Since drip hydroponics can be so versatile, it’s used by beginners on up to commercial growers. The process…
The wick method of hydroponics is the most simplistic of all the hydroponic methods. While not a heavily used method of hydroponics you may find it useful for those plants…
The ebb and flow method, also called flood and drain, is one of my favorite methods of hydroponic gardening. Ebb and flow systems are easy to use and can be…
Deep water culture (DWC) is one of the simplest and most effective hydroponic methods out there — which is why so many home gardeners start here. It’s easy to build,…
As with all living things, plants need nutrients to survive. Since hydroponics doesn’t involve using dirt, which plants normally get their nutrients from, hydroponic nutrients need to be added to…
Many different types of grow medium can be used in hydroponics. There really is no right answer to the question of what hydroponic grow medium works the best. It varies…
Since there are many different options when it comes to hydroponic systems (here’s how much some different hydroponic systems cost), it can be hard to decide what method may work…