There are many hydroponics systems available and there’s a sea of information to wade through in order to understand the differences. The most common ones people ask about are NFT (Nutrient Film Technique) vs. DWC (Deep Water Culture). While both require air pumps, there are nuances to each method that may affect your decision. Regardless, hydroponics … Read more
The Kratky Method and Deep Water Culture method are considered great growing systems for beginners, hobbyists, and small-scale commercial operations alike. While the Kratky Method offers slightly less in setup costs and maintenance, the Deep Water Culture system allows for an increased variety of what you can grow as well as being more scaleable. This … Read more
Hydroponics is an extremely easy and low-maintenance way of growing plants both inside and outside. Using a hydroponic system inside can even be done all year long. The technology of hydroponics doesn’t require soil and is great for growing crops in places with limited space. There are a lot of different hydroponic systems available, so … Read more
Recirculating DWC with a top feed, sometimes called bubbleponics, is a masterful growing technique that creates near-perfect growing conditions, but it is one that is unheard of to many people. Despite being less common than other techniques, it’s a relatively simple and highly effective way to grow your plants. If you are thinking about trying … Read more
You can build a recirculating DWC by mimicking the traditional DWC and adding a few modifications. With the added concept of piping that circulates the nutrient-rich solution, your new recirculating DWC will produce a bigger-scale hydroponic system. If you are looking to scale your deep water culture system or you are looking to start your … Read more
If you are interested in growing your own plants and vegetables, finding the quickest and easiest way to do so is probably the top characteristic. Growing a hydroponic garden is way easier than it sounds. You don’t need to have expensive equipment or a lot of space to start a hydroponic garden. Hydroponic gardening is … Read more
For city dwellers with limited or no space to grow plants, hydroponics can be the perfect option to get some green in your life. With just a little space in your home and some easily obtainable materials, you can grow your DWC system from start to finish. There are a variety of different methods for … Read more
If you’ve just stumbled upon the idea of DWC hydroponics, welcome! DWC systems are some of the easiest ways to grow your own fruits, vegetables, and herbs indoors. If you’re looking to learn more about what DWC entails, or want to get started on building your own system, these are the best tips on DWC … Read more
More and more people are starting to open up their eyes to the benefits of hydroponic plant growth. Many plants going through hydroponic growth will produce faster. They also require less water and space to thrive. On this page, we want to talk to you a little bit about how to convert soil roots to … Read more
If you’ve got the patience, then it’s growing asparagus hydroponically can be a great new venture for your hobby! However, if you plan on growing hydroponics from seed, then it’s important to know that it’s going to take you three years before you start harvesting. But if you’re happy to wait, you will be well … Read more