Eating hydroponic vegetables or produce without washing them sounds harmless. However, is it really a good idea? Let me share with you what I discovered. Despite hydroponic vegetables being arguably cleaner than soil-grown ones, they still need to be washed. Apart from health and sanitation concerns, washed vegetables are better for cuisine and simply taste…
![Which Water For Hydroponics? [Explaining the Different Water Types]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MDAgMzAwIiB3aWR0aD0iNDAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjMwMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy55b3VyaW5kb29yaGVyYnMuY29tJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDIyJTJGMDIlMkZIUDIwLVNtYWxsLUNvdmVyLVRpdGxlLVBhdHJpY2sucG5nIiBkYXRhLXc9IjQwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSIzMDAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==)
The success of a hydroponics system depends largely on the type of water you use. So, which one is the best? Mineral water, tap water, purified water, and distilled water are all viable options to use for hydroponics because they are safe for human consumption and are proven to not harm plants. Distilled water has…
![Is Hydroponics Financially Worth It? [The Costs and Benefits]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MDAgMzAwIiB3aWR0aD0iNDAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjMwMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy55b3VyaW5kb29yaGVyYnMuY29tJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDIyJTJGMDIlMkZ3b3JkLWltYWdlLTMucG5nIiBkYXRhLXc9IjQwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSIzMDAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==)
If you are wondering about the setup cost of a hydroponics system, I’ll share with you a rundown of factors that can make it an expensive or a cheaper investment. Hydroponics is financially worth it as studies on medium-size scale systems show a paid back time of 2 to 4 years. Hydroponic, despite the higher…
![How Are Hydroponic Nutrients Made? [Organic vs Inorganic]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MDAgMzAwIiB3aWR0aD0iNDAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjMwMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy55b3VyaW5kb29yaGVyYnMuY29tJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDIyJTJGMDElMkZ3b3JkLWltYWdlLTMucG5nIiBkYXRhLXc9IjQwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSIzMDAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==)
Hydroponic nutrients are the bread and butter essentials of any hydroponics setup since, after all, how will our green friends survive without sustenance? We take these modern miracles in a bottle for granted. There’s a lot to them starting with how they are made! Hydroponic nutrients are made from either organic or inorganic sources that…
If you’re looking for an easier way to keep your house smelling fresh without having to spend hours weeding the garden and getting soil dirty or buying expensive bouquets, then read on! Here you can find the 11 flowers that grow fantastically in hydroponics. Any flower can be grown hydroponically. The best and most common…
![Building A Hydroponics System On A Boat [Will It Work?]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MDAgMzAwIiB3aWR0aD0iNDAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjMwMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy55b3VyaW5kb29yaGVyYnMuY29tJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDIxJTJGMDglMkZIUDE2LVNtYWxsLUNvdmVyLVRpdGxlLVBhdHJpY2sucG5nIiBkYXRhLXc9IjQwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSIzMDAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==)
We’ve tackled how flexible hydroponics can be and its wide application – from deserts, flooded rivers, to your kitchen countertop. But can it operate in a place man has never conquered – the seas and oceans? Building a hydroponic system on a boat is possible. Active hydroponics systems can operate on a boat given the…