Hydroponics gardening guide -introduction to growing mediums and hydroponic supplies used in hydroponics
Growing medium is any medium, in which a plant can grow. Generally, hundreds of multiple types of growing medium exist: some are manmade and some are organic. Sometimes, even old AIR can work as a good growing medium for roots. Defining the best growing medium is pretty challenging and disputable. It is a matter [...]
Hydroponics gardening guide – growing mediums used in hydroponics – Soil less Mixtures and Coconut Fiber
Soil less Mixtures There is a great amount of soil less mixtures available, which contain different ingredients. Sphagnum moss, perlite, and vermiculite are the most widely spread hydroponics components, used in such mixtures. Being organic, soil less growing media are usually used for container gardening wick systems or on-recovery drip systems. It is also possible [...]
Hydroponics gardening guide – growing mediums used in hydroponics – HOW TO USE ROCKWOOL
The most widely-spread growing medium is, perhaps, rockwool. Originally used for insulation purposes and also known as mineral insulation, rockwool was first used as growing medium by Dane gardeners. Now, it is frequently used for drip-style indoor gardens around the globe. Rockwool is produced by a process similar to making cotton candy: a particular mixture [...]
Basic Indoor hydroponics Gardening Guide – Hydroponics Growing Mediums
These are the materials that mimic the soil in everyday gardens. It serves as a support system for your hydroponic indoor garden. They function mainly for anchoring the roots and a reservoir for water and nutrient solutions. Special attention is also placed on aeration or proper plant respiration and drainage. A balance must be kept [...]
Organic gardening in hydroponics – Organic nutrients and growing mediums
The use of organic plant nutrients instead of the man-made chemicals in the hydroponic garden eases the work of a gardener. The matter is that the absence of synthetic chemicals eliminates the problem of ppm amount and pH balance of the water. If there is no need to calibrate nutrients, to check pH level of the [...]