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 your hydroponic garden is just…
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 48”x48”x80” hydroponic grow tent. It…
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 Cilantro Varieties for Hydroponics Any…
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 long-term exposure can lead to…
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 catch them early. Here’s how…
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 don’t need a commercial greenhouse…
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.…
If you’re trying to grow large, heavy-feeding plants in hydroponics and keep running into space or root issues, the Dutch bucket hydroponic system (also called bato buckets) is one of the most practical solutions available. Home growers and commercial…
There’s a common misconception that hydroponic gardening is only for people with big budgets and fancy equipment. That used to be partially true—but not anymore. As hydroponics has grown in popularity, prices have dropped, product options have improved, and beginners…
I definitely recommend growing some hydroponic spinach. Spinach is high in iron and other nutrients that are beneficial to many aspects of your health. Like other leafy greens, it’s a cool-weather crop that grows great hydroponically. Here’s your guide to…
If you’re new to hydroponics, this is a very common question. Oxygen is just as important to plant roots as it is to leaves. In soil, oxygen naturally reaches roots through air pockets. In hydroponics, roots sit in water—so oxygen…
One of the biggest advantages of hydroponics is the control you get over your growing environment. Light cycles, watering intervals, ventilation—timing all of these manually gets old fast. That’s where a hydroponic timer steps in. Whether you’re growing on a…
