The only major difference between regular hydroponics and organic hydroponics is the fertilizer used. Since hydroponic systems don’t produce any weeds and are typically used in greenhouses or indoor grow rooms, there is no need for herbicides or pesticides in any hydroponic system. The 2 ways organic hydroponic nutrients are produced is through the making…
Growing your own vegetables year round in a hydroponic greenhouse can be surprisingly cheap and easy. As a general rule of thumb, the more you build yourself, the lower your cost will be. Even if you buy a pre-fabricated greenhouse kit and several hydroponic systems, your end costs could easily be below $4,000 for a year-round walk-in greenhouse.If you…
Store-bought hydroponic trays used in most ebb & flow systems can run several hundred dollar a piece, though they can be built for less than $20. If you are growing indoors and are not confident in your ability to build a leak-free hydroponic tray, do not attempt to build one, as water and electricity do…
Hydroponic Drip System The equipment used in this system is very similar to the materials described in theDIY aeroponic system guide. The differences are rather than pvc pipe, you will use 1/4″ drip tubes and 1/4″ barbed Ts. The pump will only need to be about 100-150 GPH because in this setup, we will use…
Building your first hydroponic system can be a daunting task. Fear not, as building hydroponic setups is actually very easy and cost effective. Of course, systems range from beginner level (deep water culture) to advanced (aeroponics). Here I will go over some of the basic equipment used in the easiest systems. Basic DWC System Reserviour: This…
With a bit of free space, time, and know-how you can easily add from a few hundred dollars to a couple grand to your bank account every month by providing your community with hydroponicly grown vegetables. You aren’t going to make millions from your backyard hydroponic garden, but hydroponic growing can be both fun and profitable….
Aeroponic Sprayers Aeroponic systems are known for their fast growth rates and hydroponic nutrient efficiency. The reason why aeroponics isn’t extremely widespread is due to it’s initial cost to setup. If this is your first hydroponic setup, be warned that aeroponic setups are the most complicated for of hydroponics, it would be wise to start with a more…
Metal halide grow light Metal Halide Metal halide lights are the most popular light used with indoor hydroponics. They produce heavy in the blue spectrum, which the plant uses to produce foliage. Most growers will use a metal halide during the plant’s primary growth period, then switch to a high pressure sodium bulb when the plant…
Hydroponics is widely regarded as the direction agriculture will be headed. The advantages of hydroponics are too numerous to count, but here are the top 6. Requires 90% less water and fertilizer than tradition field agriculture As clean water become more scarce, hydroponics looks more appealing. Most of the water used in field agriculture doesn’t go…