The hydroponics growing systems now available on the market include a variety of options to raise plants in the absence of soil. However, the decision about what kind of medium to use for instance is entirely up to the beneficiary. Keep yourself open to the variety of items that complete a standard hydroponics system or even improve it. The growing system can be changed at the end of the growth process: for instance, if you're cultivating tomatoes, you may perform all the adjustment you want once you harvest the crop. Let's have a look at the way you can improve the hydroponics growing system you're using.



Choosing the right medium for your plants

Let's consider the use of the insulation material called Rockwool as a medium in on the hydroponics growing system. On a regular basis, Rockwool is successful used with drip irrigation techniques, and when you have to start seedlings and clones. The plant initially grows in the starter, then you move it in a larger recipient, usually this is a 3”or 4”cube that can be placed on some Rockwool slabs to stimulate root growth afterwards. Instead of Rockwool you you may very well use net pots filled with aggregate clay. Such medium used in hydroponic growing systems provides firm support for the roots of your plants.

Another top performance medium in hydroponics growing system consists of coconut fibers. The producer is Grow Room and they recommend a balanced mixture of inert expanded clay and such fibers in order to make sure that everything turns out just fine with your crop. Sometimes you may be tricked into buying really cheap mediums, and in such cases you run the risk of too high sodium concentration in the composition.

L.E.C.A

A widely used medium in the hydroponics growing systems is L.E.C.A which is the abbreviation of Light Expanded Clay Aggregate. It can be combined with any type of system since the natural clay, burned at 1200 degrees Celsius, provides a neutral balanced environment. The plants benefit from enough moisture, food and oxygen.

All in all, L.E.C.A is equally used by both amateurs and professionals given the fact that it provides such great conditions for plants to grow unhindered. The price may seem higher than in the case of other products, but it is a small financial effort if compared to the benefits.