One of the most common problems for new hydroponic gardeners is “stretching”—when young seedlings grow tall, thin, and floppy instead of staying compact and strong. Don’t worry, it’s usually an easy fix. Let’s walk through the most common causes of…
Damping Off in Hydroponics: How to Spot It (and Stop It Before It Spreads) Short version: Damping off is a seed/seedling killer caused by water molds and fungi. It’s less common in hydroponics than soil, but it can happen in…
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…
