Hydroponic

Hydroponics systems can be made with every possible combination of materials and techniques – the only limitation is the engineering skill of the gardener. Despite saying this, can a hydroponics system be made on a river on or near a river? A hydroponics system on a river or natural body of water is possible. There…

Hydroponics relies solely on water as both a nutrient carrier and growing medium. However, should we submerge all the roots to make sure it’s getting all that nutrient-rich water? Not all the roots in hydroponics should be submerged because the unsubmerged roots act as “air roots” which absorb oxygen which is necessary for aerobic respiration…

Hydroponics is the next step in sustainable and high-efficiency agriculture. However, the promises and benefits of hydroponics are coupled with a steeper learning curve and a higher barrier to entry which some people may not be ready to try. Hydroponics is difficult to learn and start because 1) it is an uncommon way to grow…

After weeks of growing hydroponic lettuce, you ended up with a bunch of bitter leaves. Why does hydroponic lettuce get bitter? It is probably your fault but the good news is that you can avoid such mistakes! Hydroponic lettuce may taste bitter due to: 1) too much nutrients, 2) high calcium content, 3) growing in…

Black spots are a worrying sight to see on your meticulously raised hydroponics vegetables. Are these normal, a disease, or a symptom of something much more complicated? Black spots on hydroponic vegetables are due to 1) fungal infection 2) bacteria infection 3) root rot and 4) nutrient burn. Bacterial/fungal infections and root rot can be…

Hydroponically growing trees is not so much an issue of whether you or cannot, but more of an issue of why would you? Is having the fruit of a tree within arm’s reach enough to overcome the challenges of growing one hydroponically? In theory, any tree can be grown hydroponically. However, only smaller tree species…