About Writer Michael Straumietis is co-founder of Advanced Nutrients and an expert in hydroponics, plant nutrition & soil sciences. He markets, reviews and publishes his knowledge in short original papers with a focus on soil-plant interactions. If you would like more information on hydroponics, visit the website at http://www.advancednutrients.com and discover a wealth of information at your fingertips.
The Four Most Common Errors Hydroponic Growers Make Whether you want to enter the world of hydroponic gardening for fun or profit, it pays to know what you are doing before you make any investment. As with most hobbies, you will become a better gardener as you become more accustomed to the requirements and complexities of growing plants in a soil-less environment. With the proper amount of research and planning, you can avoid several costly, common...... Similar Editorial : Avoid Common Errors by Sacha Tarkovsky. | Source : Flower Garden
Understanding PH For Hydroponic Growing PH is a way of measuring the acidity or alkalinity of a substance. The scale for pH readings ranges from 1 to 14. Unadulterated water registers a completely neutral reading of seven. A reading of seven means that the number of acid ions is totally equal to the number alkaline ions present in the measured solution. Any reading above seven indicates that alkaline ions are in greater number, and any...... Similar Editorial : Growing Pains by David Leonhardt. | Source : Flower Garden
General Hydroponics Growing And Disease Prevention Though hydroponics has many advantages over traditional soil growing, plants grown hydroponically are still subject to the same kind of diseases of soil-based plants. One of the biggest factors that determine your success in general hydroponics growing may very well be what steps you take to make sure your plants stay uninfected. If you take the following measures, your odds of having to deal with...... Similar Editorial : General Cosmetic Surgery by Donna McClinton. | Source : Flower Garden
Invaluable Safety Tips For Your Hydroponic Grow Lights One of the biggest and most important investments you will make as a hydroponic grower will be your grow lights. The quality and type of your grow lights may very well determine how successful your hydroponic garden is. The grow lights used for hydroponics are just as safe as any standard lighting in your house, but it still pays to be cautious when setting up and using these lights. Here are a...... Similar Editorial : Halloween Safety Tips by Susan Dunn, MA. | Source : Flower Garden
The Importance Of Heat To Hydroponics Systems Photosynthesis, which is essential to all plant life, can only occur when the atmosphere in your hydroponics systems is sufficiently warm. Should the temperature fall too low or should it fluctuate too much throughout the course of a day, photosynthesis may be stunted, incomplete, or not occur at all.The temperate conditions to which many plants are accustomed has a great affect on how they grow...... Similar Editorial : Cant Stand The Heat by Brian Weiss. | Source : Fort Worth Botanical Garden
Where To Find The Best Hydroponics Videos Hydroponic growers are always on the lookout for information that can give them bigger yields, tastier vegetables, and help them reduce the problems that can sometimes arise from hydroponic growing. While books and magazines can provide tons of fantastic information, many growers turn to hydroponic videos to give them the edge that they desire. Hydroponic videos can give you a better...... Similar Editorial : Yoga Videos by kevinp. | Source : Fort Worth Botanical Garden
Pests Commonly Encountered In Hydroponics Supplies And Systems A common misconception of hydroponic gardening is that you never have to worry about dealing with pests and bugs. Many growers wish this was true because the fact of the matter is that even in a soilless garden you have to deal with some of the same kinds of critters that can damage traditional gardens. Fortunately, with a little knowledge and quick action, you can easily prevent or minimize the...... Similar Editorial : Boot Pests by News Canada. | Source : Birmingham Botanical Garden
Hydroponics Tips For Understanding Terminology In the specialized world of hydroponics, it can sometimes seem like growers are using a foreign language. Here are some key hydroponics terms and their definitions that will hopefully make you better equipped to understand the world of hydroponic growing.Medium - Medium simply refers to the material that your plants grow in. In traditional gardening, the medium is soil. In hydroponic gardening, it...... Similar Editorial : Understanding Real Estate Terminology by W. Troy Swezey. | Source : Birmingham Botanical Garden
Hydroponics Supplies For The Ebb And Flow System The ebb and flow system, also known as the flood and drain system, is one of the most popular systems beginners choose to start hydroponic growing. It requires mostly basic hydroponics supplies and very little maintenance. It works by flooding the grow tray for a period of time to soak the roots and then allowing the nutrient solution to drain back into the reservoir. This occurs several times a...... Similar Editorial : Yoga Supplies For Everyone by pfmmg2. | Source : Birmingham Botanical Garden
The History Of Hydroponics Throughout The Ages Hydroponics has its beginnings alongside the formation of the first major civilizations. Hieroglyphic records show that the ancient Egyptians were probably the first people to attempt to grow plants in a soil-less environment. Some suspect that the hanging Gardens of Babylon may have used primitive hydroponic technology. The Roman Emperor Tiberius is believed to have used hydroponic techniques to...... Similar Editorial : Jewelry Thru The Ages by ChrisCampbell. | Source : Birmingham Botanical Garden
How To Save Money On Hydroponics Equipment Hydroponics is a fantastic way to grow your own plants any time of the year but it can also be costly, especially if you want to operate a decent sized garden. Getting started in the world of hydroponics does not always have to break the bank though. Following these simple tips can save a lot of money on hydroponics equipment and operating costs.Calculate Your Costs Over Time - Just because a...... Similar Editorial : Save Your Money by twinpeak. | Source : Birmingham Botanical Garden
How To Get The Most Benefit From Your Hydroponic Newsletter One of the best things you can do to ensure your success in hydroponics is to subscribe to a hydroponics newsletter. The world of hydroponic growing is ever changing and the best way to keep up to date on the ways to increase your yield and improve the size of your buds and flavor of your vegetables is to get a periodical in your inbox every month. The best tool a gardener can have is information...... Similar Editorial : Before Publishing a Newsletter by Nancy Jackson. | Source : Birmingham Botanical Garden
Proper Maintenance Of Hydroponic Supplies When someone makes a large investment in their hydroponic system, they want to make sure that their equipment is going to last. The first step to making this possible is purchasing quality, durable equipment. Sometimes a larger investment up front can save you a lot of money that you would otherwise have to spend replacing your equipment. The second step to doing this is ensuring that all of your...... Similar Editorial : Hydroponic Gardening by Tony Buel. | Source : Birmingham Botanical Garden
The Best Ways To Get Hydroponic Information In the world of hydroponics, the most successful grower is often the one who gathers the most hydroponics information. If you ever meet someone who is renowned for a having a "green thumb," chances are their book shelves will be lined with tons of books, magazines, and other resources to better help them understand the art, craft, and science of hydroponics. If you want to give yourself the same...... Similar Editorial : Seven Ways to Say by Gerry McRae. | Source : Birmingham Botanical Garden
Choosing The Hydroponic System That Is Right For You Deciding which hydroponic system you will use will depends on how much money you will spend, what kind of plants you are able to grow, and how successful your garden will be. Therefore, it is imperative that you choose a system that matches your budget, needs, and experience. Hydroponic systems vary in what kind of equipment is required, how the nutrients are delivered, and what media can be...... Similar Editorial : Choosing an Exhaust System by Tim Piscitelli. | Source : Birmingham Botanical Garden
