Strawberries are one of the most attractive fruits to grow in a hydroponic garden. They can produce fresh fruit in a relatively small space, and their trailing growth habit makes them suitable for vertical gardens,…
Healthy roots are the foundation of a productive hydroponic garden. Because hydroponic plants depend directly on the root environment for water, oxygen, and nutrients, root problems can spread quickly when conditions become unfavorable. Root rot…
Hydroponic plants depend on a carefully managed root environment. Unlike soil, where nutrients interact with a complex growing medium, hydroponic systems place the grower in direct control of the water and nutrient solution. This is…
Light is one of the most important environmental factors in an indoor hydroponic garden. Plants use light as the energy source for photosynthesis, so even a well-designed nutrient system can perform poorly if illumination is…
Choosing your first microgreens should be exciting, but the number of available varieties can make the decision difficult. The best microgreens to grow at home depend on what you want from your harvest. Flavor, growing…
Want to grow fresh food at home without needing a large garden? Microgreens are an excellent place to start. They require little space, grow quickly, and can be cultivated indoors throughout the year when suitable…
One of the biggest advantages of hydroponics is control. You can manage the water, oxygen, and nutrients available to your plants. But that control can also make nutrient selection confusing. Walk into a gardening store…
Walk into a hydroponic store and you’ll quickly find bottles promising simple, all-in-one nutrition for your plants. The idea sounds appealing: add one product to your reservoir, stir, and let your plants grow. But hydroponics…
Starting a DIY hydroponic garden can feel intimidating when you first see all the equipment involved. Pumps, reservoirs, nutrients, lights, growing media—there seems to be a lot to learn. The good news is that you…
One of the first decisions you’ll make when starting hydroponics is choosing the right growing system. There isn’t just one way to grow plants hydroponically. Some systems are simple and require very little equipment, while…