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A fresh, flavorful, never before frozen strawberry enjoyed mid-winter would seem impossible. However, an indoor hydroponic system is very much capable of delivering such delicacies, all year round. What nutrients are needed to grow tasty strawberries? The practice of hydroponic gardening provides a continuous flow of nutrients to the roots of the plant at all…
Simply put, a hydroponic garden consist of growing plants in water. While water offers some of the minerals and vitamins needed for plant growth, adding more will contribute to healthy plant development and fruit production. Hydroponic fertilizers such as FloraMicro, FloraGrow, and FloraBloom offer a complete and balanced “diet” for growing plants in a soil-less…
Cleaning out the Solaris Garden every couple of grow cycles is very important to make sure no unwanted fertilizer sediment, plant debris, or algae begins to accumulate. It is also important to clean the pump regularly so that it remains functioning properly and maintains a steady water flow. Read on below to see the three…
Aquaponics is the complete cycle of utilizing waste from fish to add nutrients to the water, in which the plant’s roots will absorb and use as natural fertilizer. The plants also produce oxygen rich water, creating the perfect ecosystem for healthy fish. Below we will go over the 3 main steps in converting an outdoor Solaris…
Bok Choy grows very fast under hydroponic conditions and is packed with antioxidants, such as vitamins E & C! For this recipe we used Hedou Tiny Bok Choy from RareSeeds.com. Below the recipe are some growing tips to produce your own crop of Bok Choy from home. Sauteed Bok Choy makes a great side to any dinner…
The nature of hydroponics means that most plants develop much faster than traditional methods of growing due to the consistent supply of nutrients. This leads to efficient crop cycles and more than one harvest per season. Growing a selection of herbs can offer a long term hydroponic gardening experience. Below we will go through our…
Just like with traditional gardening, there are many choices when it comes to growing mediums for hydroponic gardening. Factors like what kind of hydroponic setup you choose to go with, what type of plants you’re growing, and the amount of space you have will help determine which growing medium is best for you. Below are…
pH – potential of hydrogen pH is extremely important when growing plants because it directly affects the plants ability to absorb nutrients from the water. In other words, keeping the pH in the right range enables your plants to absorb the correct amount of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium needed to grow and produce fruit. Plants…
When it comes to hydroponic gardening, you can make it as simple or as fancy as you’d like. That means whether you have a fully automated, Bluetooth controlled, multi level hydroponic system or you’re growing bare root plants in a bucket of water, it’s considered a hydroponic garden. That being said, even with the simplest…
You can grow your entire garden from seeds! One of the many benefits of growing plants hydroponically is the rate at which they grow. Due to the constant supply of nutrient rich water, plants are able to develop much faster. This means you can start from seed and have a well established plant much sooner…
