The first time I grew veggies using nutrient film technique (NFT) hydroponics, I did not know anything about flushing. Turns out, it is a top-secret trick to improve the flavor, aroma, size, and overall quality of my harvest! However, when should you start flushing? Generally, nutrient film technique (NFT) hydroponics can be flushed 7–14 days…
Every hydroponic journey starts with identifying which plants are best and worst to grow. Years back, I was just like you—browsing across articles and journals to find which plants are best. The best plants for hydroponics are those that have less space consumption, replicable environmental requirements, and growing habits that are not complex. More specifically,…
When I started my hydroponic journey, I explored using biodegradable containers instead of the usual plastic-based net pots. It was interesting, I am telling you. But, did it work better? This is the question that I will be answering today. In general, biodegradable containers are more suitable to use during early plant stages. They are…
Using food-safe plastic buckets for hydroponic gardening is an important aspect to be considered. If you will ask me, my priority as a hydroponic gardener is the safety of the veggies and herbs I am growing. Nobody wants to get toxins from food, right? That is why choosing the right plastic is essential. The plastic…
Having the best pH for hydroponics keeps every plant in its best growing conditions. Along my hydroponic journey, I realized that even with the right temperature, lighting, and nutrients, my veggies and herbs still suffered if my hydroponic pH level isn’t optimum. The ideal pH for hydroponics is 6.0, but 5.5 to 6.8 is still…
Although deep water culture (DWC) could be the easiest hydroponic system to use, some still fail to achieve a good harvest. Believe me, my first trials on deep water culture were also epic fails! But I have discovered several secrets that led me to successfully grow veggies and herbs up to this day. Here are…