Basic Indoor hydroponics Gardening Guide – Benefits and Types of Indoor Hydroponic Systems
Efficiency in comparison to traditional soil growing systems would be one of the major advantages. Commercial production and just plain hobbyists would find that moving from regular soil growing methods to the modern Indoor Hydroponic systems to be more beneficial. Freedom from uncontrollable variables such as the weather, climate and time of day would be [...]
Basic hydroponics Gardening Guide – How to Build Basic Hydroponic Systems
Ebb and Flow hydroponic systems or reservoir systems are one of the easiest to build and maintain. Simplicity and low cost in setting up make it ideal for home hobbyists. Basic setup consists of a growing tray for plants in containers. Usually used with pebbles, perlite and rockwool gardening mediums. Reservoirs filled with water and [...]
Basic Indoor hydroponics Gardening Guide – Indoor Grow Lights for Hydroponics Systems
A great indoor garden requires a good grow light. It could mean the difference between success and failure. Having the right hydroponic light is the single-most important and costly decision in setting up your garden. Hydroponic grow lights come in three main types: Incandescent lights These are the usual lights found in homes. They [...]
Basic Indoor hydroponics Gardening Guide – Carbon Dioxide (Co2) Systems, Water and Temperature
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Systems Carbon Dioxide (CO2) as described in the previous paragraphs is one of the most important elements needed for plant growth. CO2 is combined with nutrients, water and energy from light (grow lights/ sunlight) is utilized during photosynthesis producing essential sugars that provide energy for the plant. Any factor missing needed for [...]
Organic gardening – General Notes on organic horticulture Organic gardening systems
Organic horticulture employs the crucial principles of organic agriculture for the successful herbs, fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants growing. These principles concern the management of pests in the garden, soil composition and conservation, etc. General Notes Mulches, Double Digging, compost, Vermicompost, cover crops, mineral supplements and manures are the main constituents of the [...]