Getting started with hydroponics? Good news—the propagation and seedling stage is the easiest part. In this guide, we’ll keep it simple: when to start nutrients, how strong to mix them, and the basic environment that…
When starting a hobby hydroponic gardening it’s helpful to know what to expect ahead of time. Here are the 8 stages of a hydroponic garden! The Planning Stage While often overlooked, the planning stage of…
I didn’t fully appreciate how useful a grow tent was until I owned one. In my case, the final push came from light irritation and pest issues. After some research, I settled on the Vivosun…
Cilantro is an herb that’s flavor is either loved or hated. For those that love the zest of cilantro, they can’t get enough. Here’s a simple guide to growing zest hydroponic cilantro at home. Recommended…
After your seedlings settle into their hydroponic system, the real fun begins—the vegetative stage. This is when your plants pack on size, growing stems, branches, and leaves at lightning speed. Think of it as your…
If you’ve ever worked under LED grow lights for more than a few minutes, you’ve probably noticed one thing: your eyes don’t love it. That intense purple or white light might be great for plants—but…
Aphids are one of those hydroponic pests that show up uninvited, settle in quickly, and—if you don’t act quickly—turn your plants into an all-you-can-eat buffet. The good news? Aphids are totally beatable, especially when you…
When I first got into hydroponics, I didn’t have much extra money to throw at the hobby. Over time, I realized something important: the skills I was learning could pay for themselves—and then some. You…
LED grow lights are the go-to choice for hobby hydroponic gardeners—and for good reason. They’re energy-efficient, long-lasting, run cooler than older lighting, and today’s models grow plants extremely well. The downside?There are too many options,…
Mint is one of those plants that makes you feel like a pro gardener even if you’re just getting started. It’s fast-growing, forgiving, smells amazing, and has a dozen everyday uses—from drinks to dinner…
How close is too close? In hydroponics, plants don’t compete for water or nutrients the way they do in soil—but they still compete for light and airflow. Get spacing right, and you’ll grow more in…
Plant clones are one of the easiest ways to expand a hydroponic garden quickly. Instead of waiting on seeds, you copy a plant you already like, save money, and skip the whole “is this variety…
