Starting seeds indoors can be frustrating when it’s chilly. Seeds want springlike warmth to wake up and sprout, but your basement or spare room might feel more like late fall. That’s where a seedling heat mat comes in—it mimics warm…
Gray mold—aka Botrytis—is a fast-spreading fungal disease that can hit leaves, stems, flowers, and even fruits. In hydroponics, where humidity can run high, it moves quickly and can take down a plant before you finish your morning coffee. Here’s how…
Hydroponics might sound high-tech, but with the right plan, it’s simple and incredibly rewarding. In this guide, we’ll walk through each step of starting your first hydroponic garden, with extra tips to make sure your first grow is a success.…
Ever wished you could make more of that one perfect plant? Good news—you can. With hydroponic cloning, you can create new plants that are genetically identical to a healthy “mother plant,” meaning you know exactly what you’re getting. It’s faster…
The temperature of your hydroponic nutrient solution is not something that should be overlooked. A hydroponic nutrient solution that is too hot does not hold the oxygen need for the plant’s root system. An unhealthy root system mixed with high…
Proper pH levels are the key to success of hydroponic gardening. If your pH drifts too high or too low, your plants can’t absorb the nutrients they need—no matter how much you feed them. This problem, called nutrient lockout, can…
The Flora Series from General Hydroponics is one of the most well-known three-part hydroponic nutrient systems ever made. It has been used for decades by home growers, commercial operations, and even research institutions. The system consists of three separate…
Hydroponics skips the dirt—but not the food. Since there’s no soil for roots to pull nutrients from, you provide everything directly in the water. The good news? Modern nutrient lines make it easy. With a simple feeding chart and a…
