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HYDROPONICS FAQ
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Hydroponics FAQ

Hi fellow hydro nut! Welcome to our fun and free Hydroponics Forum. Here you will access a goldmine of information to round out your knowledge base. There is no member login or registration required! (You might just call this a "Mini Forum").

Feel free to ask a question, write about your own experiences, or comment on any subject posted by others. The idea here is: ask a question, or answer one. In this way, our Forum truly becomes a melting pot of great ideas, alternative solutions and creative problem-solving.

*Note: we strongly urge you to try our  Troubleshooting Page first, before posting a question. Chances are very good that you will find your answer immediately here.

Problem still not solved? You'll find a submission box below for asking your own question. It's easy and free.

Below the submission box, you will find  recently asked questions on a score of subjects; interesting reading and a great source of new ideas!
 



Hydroponics FAQ

Now for a couple of simple rules:

  • Please be patient. This is a free service, and at times of high volume, it may take a few days to see your question & answer appear. In the case of duplicates, you might not even see yours in print; but we will try our best to answer all queries in a timely manner. However, we do reserve the right to decide which posts make it "to print", and which do not.
     
  • Compose your post offline. It's easier for you to type out your submission first in NOTEPAD (look under accessories), proofread it and get it right, then copy-and-paste it into our box. We may do some simple editing and minor corrections to your post. Please help us out by NOT USING ALL CAPS. But DO capitalize the word "I", (Stella thanks you for that).
     
  • Jump right in. PLEASE feel free to answer a question yourself, or offer advice to others. We can all benefit from our collective wisdom here. We are not botanists, nor are we certified hydroponics specialists. We are just enthusiasts willing to help, and we welcome comments, suggestions and submissions from all of you! Your questions and answers will serve to broaden our own expertise, and help enhance the understanding and practice of hydroponics worldwide. So join in our growing community of hydroponics enthusiasts today!

 


 

 

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