Can compost tea transform your hydroponic garden?

Can compost tea transform your hydroponic garden?

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…

How to maintain your hydro garden for your best crop yet.

How to maintain your hydro garden for your best crop yet.

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…

Can aquaponics really be done on a small scale?

Can aquaponics really be done on a small scale?

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…

Does the hydroponic growing medium you choose really make a difference?

Does the hydroponic growing medium you choose really make a difference?

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…

Why does pH determine the health of your plants?

Why does pH determine the health of your plants?

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…

From Hydro to Soil: How to Acclimate and Transplant Successfully

From Hydro to Soil: How to Acclimate and Transplant Successfully

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…

Your plants could be growing better, if they had more elbow room.

Your plants could be growing better, if they had more elbow room.

Whether your hydroponic garden is vertical or you have large horizontal planting trays like the Solaris Gardens, plant placement plays an important role in how bountiful your harvest will be. When plants become crowded and deprived of light, they can not grow or produce fruit efficiently.  Hidden within the jungle of catnip to the left is a lightweight…

Garden Foes – Stop hungry insects from feasting on your plants.

Garden Foes – Stop hungry insects from feasting on your plants.

Although pest are slim to none when it comes to hydroponic gardening, every once in awhile you may find yourself with a garden intruder. Especially when maintaining an outdoor hydroponic garden, it’s good to know your options for battling these common garden foes.  Below are three example of insects you may encounter no matter what…

Does sowing seeds correctly make a differrence in the long run?

Does sowing seeds correctly make a differrence in the long run?

When starting seeds, there are a couple of key factors that determine your sprouting success rate. Along with temperature, moisture, and light, is the orientation of the seed. Every seed whether visible or not has a radicle. The radicle will form the tap root, a.k.a. the primary root to anchor down the seedling into the…