When running a hydroponic system, providing your reservoir with sufficient air is key to higher yields of veggies and herbs. Air diffusers can be considered a hero from this angle. Thus, it is critical to choose the best of the bests! With the expertise of the Your Indoor Herbs team members and the combined experience…
Is it necessary to use air stones in my hydroponic system? I had the same question back then when I started my hydroponic journey. Air stones are essential in hydroponics as they facilitate oxygenation, root integrity, and disease prevention. Air stone should be chosen based on jetting volume, dimensions, required pump wattage, and hydroponic reservoir…
If you think corn plants produce multiple corn ears per stalk, you might be in for a surprise. Corn actually produces way less ears than you may think, and after some years of experience, I can tell you how many ears you can expect and more. Typically, corn stalks only produce 1 ear of corn…
Purple tomatoes are fascinating and I have been lucky to taste some! Indeed, they’re not as rare as you might think. They may be a surprise, but it’s an even better surprise that you can actually grow them yourself! Which one do you need then? The 10 kinds of purple tomatoes that can be planted…
Is silica used as a nutrient in hydroponics? I was shocked when I first heard this years ago because I had always thought of silica as an element that could cause respiratory problems. So the big question is: Is silica bad for your hydroponic vegetables? Generally, silica is a safe nutrient to use in hydroponic…
Hydroton and perlite are two of the widely used growing mediums for gardening. But how can you know which is better for you? Can you use perlite or hydroton for cacti or hydroponics? I use both, but for totally different things. Hydroton is best to use for hydroponics, while perlite works well in seedling propagation,…