The Hydroponics Blog

cherry pie 12 days 12/12

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:48:08 GMT

quickgrow canada blackbox. top drip system 2nd grow

Nutrient Solution?

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:56:03 GMT

I started with Hydroponics several months ago. I have several vegetables growing at different stages so I am contantly mixing up different batches of

designer / consultant ?

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:49:13 GMT

Hi, Could somebody please point me towards a technical consultant _ I am looking to putting up a large-ish tunnel that requires expertise beyond the scope

Perlite

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:54:57 GMT

Can I use perlite for sowing seeds. Also if the answer is yes do I stand the 2 inch pots in a small amount of water or will the pot become waterlogged.

Chemical Free Nutrients

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:34:52 GMT

I am new to your site and new to hydroponics. I would like to start with aeroponics due to space restrictions. On your website you recommend the GH Flora

bud forming issues

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:14:39 GMT

using a bubbler set up when buds start to form no pistils grow and when they start to appear as soon as they are visible they turn black at tips and pistils

Berries, Berries, Berries?

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:55:19 GMT

Does anyone out there have experience and/or information on hydroponic-ing berries? I've read the link on simplyhydro regarding strawberries, but what

Memwl back with Bubbler Power

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 23:40:17 GMT

Click on each photo to enlarge. As you may have guessed I am a big fan if simplicity therefore I use bubblers whenever feasible ans with plant supports

depth of rock wool cubes/green on rock wool

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 23:38:26 GMT

My seedlings have been in my hydro system for a few weeks now and are doing very well. I noticed that some of the rock wool cubes are starting to turn

brown leaves on some

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:37:17 GMT

Stella, I am growing different things with my hydro system. It holds 15 pots and I have tomatoes, basil, cucumbers, strawberries and assorted flowers.

Maintaining nutrient concentration

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:45:11 GMT

Your FAQ section was very helpful getting my Aeroponic system started. My tomato seedlings are now moving on into the vegetative stage. I am however, confused

The Best Growing Medium for Seedlings and beyond

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:37:51 GMT

I purchased rockwool cubes to start my seedlings off in however, I'm not sure if its the best to use. I was wondering if I can get some feed back

Help with Lemon Basil

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:36:32 GMT

What am I doing wrong? I started from seed and all was going great. Then they started to go yellow and wither. I was watering 15min/day with plan water.

ED's HYDROPONICS, PHILIPPINES hanging ornamental plants

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:44:17 GMT

Click on each photo to enlarge. My experiments on hanging hydroponic ornamental plants using my FORMULATED GENERAL HYDROPONIC FERTILIZER are promising

Bubbler Power

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:42:10 GMT

Mimosa(sensitive plant) moves tip the touch,to expose sharp spines natures way to protect the plant from plant eating animals in a small raft system on

White/brown border on tomato leaves

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 22:20:46 GMT

I am using a continuous flow system. I have white/brown border on my lower tomato leaves. Is this due to a nutrient problem of some kind? _____________________

What next

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 22:16:30 GMT

My first garden,seedlings came up were transplanted to my main system with my soultion mixed mild according to your chart all is well.When do I change

Nutrient Solution Temperature

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 13:56:14 GMT

Does the nutrient solution need to be kept at a certain temperature using the TOP DRIP SYSTEM (WITH BATO BUCKETS)? Is it ok for the tub of nutrients to

NEWBIE! What am I doing wrong?

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:30:53 GMT

So I bought this great hydrophonics system and I was ready to begin my seedlings. I put the seed in rock wool and placed them in a tray on top of a heat

HELP WITH SEEDLINGS PLEASE!!!

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:34:53 GMT

Click on each photo to enlarge So I'm writing my thesis at Rutgers University right now in Visual Arts. Long story short I'm commenting on the food industry

My first Hydroponic system

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:22:57 GMT

Hi. I am starting my first aeroponic system I almost have everything needed for this project, it's going to be an indoor garden, but I am a little bit

CHEAP HYDROPONICS SUPPLIES

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:58:09 GMT

We make choosing cheap hydroponics supplies a simple matter. We only recommend the simplest, sturdiest, most economical supplies and equipment for your garden.

nutrients from the start day 1

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:29:17 GMT

i purchased a bubblephonics system last year and due to moving i didnt get a chance to use it now that im here to stay my question is i have a 4 pot system

Using Green Fertilizer for Hydroponics

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:05:18 GMT

The company I'm working for is now working hard to develop a design project of a highly-efficient heating system for a big greenhouse complex. We now

Fodder feed

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:52 GMT

I have 2 horses and a dozen chicken. With the cost of hay and grain going up every week, I have started to look into a Fodder Feed system, but the cost

Hydroponic ornamentals

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:15:33 GMT

Click on each photo to enlarge. Ornamental crops can be grown successfully with Ed's Hydroponic Technique. I formulated the hydroponic nutrient solution

Growing Spinach in the Lettuce Raft

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:16:36 GMT

Hi, I'm a high school student trying to start hydroponics at our school. We like the lettuce raft design because its so simple and straight forward. However,

Tomaotes on a horizontal trellis or utilzing unused space in a greehouse

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:04:33 GMT

With all the floor space in a greenhouse covered with NFT systems I had maxed my conventional growing area out. But there was so much space left that

Aeroponic Plants are Dying

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:44:35 GMT

Hello! This is my first attempt at gardening. I built an Aeroponic planter from a 26 gallon tan storage container. I put two cherry tomatoes in front and

What is the best fertilizer for big blooms?

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:16:51 GMT

Got my first grow going and need to know a good liquid fertilizer for the blooming stage. -------------------------------- Answer from Stella/Simon: Dave,

Update in Kung Pao in Bubbler

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:50:16 GMT

Click on each photo to enlarge This is an update of what I submitted about a month ago, Pick the best looking ones This is in a homemade cold frame on

Compost tea

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:33:47 GMT

I have built an ebb and flow system with 12 Gal in the nutrient tank. I would like to make compost tea from real backyard compost to use for the solution.

Nutrient Solution Schedule

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:54:46 GMT

Hi, I am new in hydroponics. Do we have to feed nutrient solution to our hydroponic system on daily basis or weekly basis or nutrients are fed only when

Anyone here comparing different nutrients in identical hydro systems?

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:36:03 GMT

Anyone here comparing different nutrients in identical hydro systems? Trying to get a real handle on which nutrient(s) actually produce the best results

Mini Bubbler

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:43:14 GMT

Click on each photo to enlarge. Made from plastic powdered Drink Canisters with Styrofoam cups with holes drilled in bottom 1 small air stone in each,

a little white mold on starter plugs

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:34:39 GMT

This is a true newbie's question. I've just started my very first seeds in the starter plugs. I've noticed that a thin layer of what looks like white mold

Absorbing info, getting started . . .

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 13:47:23 GMT

I've been intrigued with the concept of hydroponics for some time, but am definitely launching into this now. A friend suggested I go to the Maximum Yield

Clay balls problem

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:33:35 GMT

have recently brought some clay balls and they seem to be raising the ph of my system have done many test and it the caly ball is the problem does any

Greenhouse project

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:33:09 GMT

My college Greenhouse class calls for a project. I have chosen to do a comparison growing of Climbing Nasturtions in Dutch Pots and standard pots. First

How do you mix up nutrients?

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:36:24 GMT

Hi! I'm interested in setting up my own hydroponics. I already understand how it is done however there's not much information about the formula on how

Hydro Pumpkins and more

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:42:19 GMT

My first hydro garden! I have pumpkins, cantalope, zuchinni, tomatoes, sugar pea, bush beans, bell peppers, lettuce and spinich. I am trelising all the

New and Learning

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 18:57:53 GMT

Hi Stella! I have been a fan of your site for a long time now; it has helped me so much in getting myself set up to start hydro gardening in my brand new

New Release: Giant Hydroponics EBook!

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:01:51 GMT

Just released today! Our new all-inclusive, giant hydroponics ebook. This baby includes Simon's hydro plans ebook, Growbox ebook, the mini farm plans PLUS, this entire website, in pdf format. This is absolutely all you will need to get up and growing, and stay on top! Read more about it here:

Green onions

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:27:18 GMT

I would love to grown green onions in a bucket bubbler for year round harvests, but have two questions. There are green onions that multiply and just

End rot

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:21:45 GMT

Is there a cure for end rot on tomatoes or is the whole plant a loss? I understand once a tomatoe has it that tomatoe is gone but can I fix it so the rest

compost in Hydro setup

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:13:52 GMT

My crazy idea !! Ok i love the hydro system but don´t like to ad fake fertilizers my idea is to combine the the compost bin to the hydro setup. hmm, i

Armeanian Cukes in Rubbermaid tote Bubbler

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:02:19 GMT

Click on each photo to enlarge. Home made is the way to go I have been in hydro for 15 years or more, so Been there done that I would never spend hundreds

GETTING STARTED ORGANIC HYDROPONIC OUTDOORS

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:29:09 GMT

Hello I live in zone 9 or 10 South FL 33484 and want to start an outdoor organic hydroponic garden to grow lettuce, vegies, herbs, fruits, spices. Who

Home made NFT

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:59:54 GMT

Click each photo to enlarge I have gone beyond the gardening stage and now sell to the local grocery store and to the hospital and soon to be the schools.

T5 Lamps good for lettuce?

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:56:13 GMT

Noticed in a few comments that a T-5 setup would be good for lettuce. Is this true for all stages of growing? Will the T-5 also work for Kale/Spinach/Swiss