If there’s one thing that can turn a thriving hydroponic garden into a slimy disaster, it’s root rot. Brown, mushy roots don’t just stop one plant — the problem can spread like gossip at a family reunion, wiping out an…
Root rot is a broad term used when pathogens attack the root system of the plant. Under the right conditions, the pathogen invades the root system taking over and spreading to the roots of other plants in the garden. Root…
If you’re seeing tiny gnats hovering around your system, you’re not imagining it. Fungus gnats love moist media and algae — and while the adults are mostly annoying, their larvae chew through roots, stunt growth, and invite pathogens. The good…
About Dyna-Gro Foliage-Pro Hydroponic Nutrients Dyna-Gro Foliage-Pro is a hydroponic nutrient regimen geared towards the vegetative phase of the plant’s growth cycle. Foliage-Pro is high in nitrogen, promoting excellent leaf and stem growth. It can be used for all plants…
An understanding of N-P-K ratio is especially important when hydroponic gardening. Since we’re not just supplementing nutrients like in traditional dirt gardens, it’s even more critical that the correct nutrients are added in proper amounts for optimal growth. Fortunately, understanding…
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…
If you notice your hydroponic plants becoming stunted or showing colors resembling nutrient deficiency, then your plants may be experiencing nutrient lockout. It’s easier to diagnose nutrient lockout with hydroponic gardens because nutrients are measured to the exact amount (or…
The Flora Series from General Hydroponics is a classic three-part hydroponic nutrient regimen. It’s been the go-to nutrients for decades, used by everyone from hobby hydroponic growers to NASA researchers. It’s made up of three parts that you mix together;…
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…
