I can still vividly remember purchasing an air pump without even considering the question “do I need an air pump?” Well, that was me as a gardening newbie years ago. Fortunately, I’ve learned a lot over the years, and I would not let you make the same mistake I did. In general, an air pump…
No one would like hydroponic water that smells foul—that’s for certain. Frankly speaking, I would not eat anything from a hydroponic garden that smells weird! But, believe it or not, I have encountered this issue numerous times in the past and have investigated several potential causes. In general, unpleasant odor in hydroponic water is caused…
Hydroponic systems, specifically nutrient film technique (NFT) types, are usually made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes which are plastic. But is it possible to use stainless steel pipes for hydroponic systems instead? Let us find out the answer today! Generally, stainless steel pipes are not used in hydroponics due to possibilities of galvanic corrosion, heaviness,…
Water pressure can be considered a driver in hydroponic systems. It is the force that delivers the nutrient water towards the plant roots. But what will happen when it becomes too weak or too strong? Generally, excessively weak or strong hydroponic water pressure results from inappropriate pump, clogging, improper pipe fittings, and incompatible pipe diameters….
If you love organic gardening and are looking for a quick and easy way to provide essential nutrients and growth hormones to your hydroponic plants, fish emulsion could be a good choice.Wondering if you should try it too? Then, let my experience with its benefits and drawbacks help you! Generally, fish emulsion in hydroponics is…
Hydroponic root brown has been a headache for most hydroponic gardeners. I can vouch for this because I lost a lot of lettuce heads back then due to this plant disease! My mistake was initially ignoring symptoms such as curling and yellowing. But I’ve learned my lesson and brought them here to help you. In…