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Organic and Hydro-Organic Nutrients
Organic nutrients refer to substances with carbon molecules that are used by living organisms. All plants require the right amounts of organic nutrients such as vitamins, amino acids, and proteins for proper functioning. The term "hydro-organic nutr... Growing Mediums in a Hydroponic System
A growing medium is simply a medium in which the plant grows. Most people believe that soil is the only growing medium for plants. But that is not true. In a hydroponic system, a growing medium, other than soil, nourishes the plant and provides suppo... Hydroponic Gardening
Hydroponic gardening refers to the growing of plants in a mineral nutrient solution, rather than by the traditional method of using soil. Plants generally take in mineral nutrients that are dissolved in water. While soil supplies these nutrients, it ... Hydroponics Growing Tips
Cultivating a hydroponics garden can be a challenging task for any horticulturist. Here are a few tips that can help you ensure that your hydroponics garden flourishes. Phosphorous deficiency is a common plight that plagues hydroponics horticulturi... Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) for Hydroponics System
The nutrient film technique or NFT is a tried and tested hydroponics system. Though old, this method is still very popular for indoor horticulturists. The reason for its popularity is that the method is relatively inexpensive and very easy to set up.... How to choose plants for Indoor Gardening
There are a number of plants that can be used indoors to beautify the house’s interiors. Plants such as Money Plant, Palm and Peperomia require very little sunlight and easily flourish indoors. Money plants come in three different varieties – golden,... Lighting in Hydroponic Gardening
Lighting plays an essential role in hydroponics gardening. Adequate indoor lighting is essential for plants to produce food and to survive. Lighting is the first thing that is taken into consideration when starting an indoor garden. The amount of lig... Spacing of Plants in Hydroponics
All living things need space in which to live, grow and reproduce and plants are no exception to this rule. But unlike other living things that can move from place to place to make the best use of other available essentials like water, air and light,... Water Quality Considerations in Hydroponics
Water quality is an important determinative factor in hydroponics cultivation. Water is the basic ‘carrier’ in hydroponics as it dissolves and transports nutrients for plants. However, water also dissolves a lot of impurities that can be harmful to p... Hydroponics Myths & Reality
Though, hydroponics is now an established method of plant cultivation certain misconceptions about it have worked against its wider acceptance among laypeople as well as gardening enthusiasts. Though associations and bodies representing concerned pro...
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