One of the best parts of hydroponics is the ability to grow multiple plants in a compact space—but not every plant combination will work. Some plants thrive together. Others compete for light, choke each other out, or create chaos in…
One of the most discouraging sights for new hydroponic growers is a wilted plant. You followed the steps, your system is running, and yet your plants look like they’ve given up. The good news? Wilting is usually a symptom of…
When it comes to growing hydroponics strawberries, there are several varieties to choose from, each with its own unique characteristics and advantages. June-bearing, day-neutral, and ever-bearing strawberries each offer different characteristics that may be helpful, or a hindrance, depending on…
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 less space with fewer headaches.…
After coming across an article about aquaponics it didn’t take much time for me to realize it was my next project. Aquaponics is a method of gardening that uses fish waste as nutrients for your plants; the perfect little ecosystem.…
I can bet that grow room glasses are not at the top of anyone’s shopping list when putting together their grow room, though they probably should be. We only get one set of eyes, so we have to protect them from…
When you’re short on space but still want fresh greens, vertical hydroponic tower gardening might just be your new favorite system. Instead of spreading plants across a table or grow bed, you stack them sky-high—turning empty air space into a…
As with any new hobby, when you first start hydroponic gardening you’re going to make some mistakes. It’s all a part of the learning process. When I first started hydroponic gardening I didn’t know what I didn’t know. Here are…
Hydroponic gardens can give every household access to fresh produce — no matter your zip code or grocery budget. When you’re growing indoors, that access doesn’t depend on weather, soil, or trips to the store. You can grow food year-round,…
When it’s time to pick lettuce seeds, I don’t just grab any old pack off the shelf. Hydroponic gardening lets you grow fresher, faster, and tastier greens—but only if you choose the right variety for your system and taste buds.…
Many people wait to harvest their basil plants until they are large. Waiting to harvest will give you more at one time, but harvesting early and often actually increases growth and allows your plant to produce much more overall. When…
Fresh salad on demand — that’s one of the best perks of hydroponic gardening. Instead of harvesting a whole head of lettuce at once, you can keep your plants producing for weeks by using the cut and come again method.…
