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2w ago
All the nutrients as well as the pH control
Using Advanced Nutrients for indoor hydroponics can be a great choice, as the company offers a variety of products designed to optimize plant growth in hydroponic systems. They specialize in providing nutrients that help plants thrive by offering all the essential elements they need for healthy growth.
Here’s a basic guide on how to use Advanced Nutrients for hydroponic systems:
1. Choose the Right Nutrient Line
Advanced Nutrients offers several product lines for different stages of growth:
Grow, Micro, Bloom (GMB) : This is their most popular ..read more
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1M ago
Getting the Correct Ratio....
Hydroponic systems rely on a balanced nutrient solution to ensure healthy plant growth, as the plants don’t have access to soil. These nutrients are typically dissolved in water and delivered to the plants' roots. The essential nutrients for hydroponic plant growth can be divided into macronutrients and micronutrients:
Macronutrients (required in larger quantities):
Nitrogen (N) – Crucial for leaf and stem growth, it promotes photosynthesis.
Phosphorus (P) – Vital for root development, flower and fruit formation, and energy transfer.
Potassium (K) – Supports ..read more
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1M ago
The ideal temperature is between 18-24°C
Keeping your hydroponics tent warm is important for maintaining optimal growth conditions for your plants. Here are some strategies you can use:
Use a Heater:
Small space heater: A reliable space heater is one of the most common ways to heat up a hydroponics tent. Make sure it's designed for small, enclosed spaces to avoid overheating. You can use a fan heater or a ceramic heater that has a thermostat to control the temperature.
Infrared heater:
This type of heater can warm the plants and surfaces directly, which can help avoid heating the air too m ..read more
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1M ago
Check out the various methods to prevent or control them!
In a hydroponic system, managing pests is crucial to maintaining a healthy, thriving environment for plants. Since hydroponics eliminates soil, which typically harbours pests, it can reduce the likelihood of certain insects, but there are still several strategies to control pests that can still affect the plants, water, or grow medium.
Here are some effective methods for pest control in hydroponics:
1. Preventive Measures
Quarantine New Plants: Before introducing any new plants into your hydroponic system, keep them isolated for a ..read more
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2M ago
Macronutrients, Micronutrients and A+B
Hydroponic plant growth nutrients are specially formulated solutions that provide the essential nutrients for plants grown without soil, typically in water-based systems. In a hydroponic setup, plants rely on these nutrient solutions to supply everything they need for growth. The nutrients generally consist of macronutrients (for large amounts) and micronutrients (in smaller amounts).
Here’s an overview of the essential nutrients and how they are used in hydroponic systems:
1. Macronutrients:
These are needed in larger quantities and are critical for ..read more
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2M ago
A simple step-by-step guide to get things growing!
Setting up a hydroponic grow tent involves several steps to ensure the optimal environment for plant growth. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you set up your own hydroponic grow tent:
1. Choose the Right Location
Space : Select a room or area with ample space for your tent and easy access to power, water, and ventilation.
Accessibility : Ensure that the location has a stable temperature and humidity level. Avoid placing the tent in areas with extreme temperatures or direct sunlight.
Floor : Make sure the floor can handle water spills ..read more
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2M ago
Why It’s Important to Test the pH of Your Run-Off
If you’ve recently noticed some leaf discoloration, mutation, or poor growth, it’s quite likely an inadequate pH range is the culprit behind these issues. pH is among the most important factors in the garden. But to understand it, we must first look at the basic biological functions of plants. In total, there are 16 essential elements that plants can absorb. These elements are divided into categories that contain nutrients that aim to support specific biological functions. However, to properly uptake these elements, plants must be fed withi ..read more
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2M ago
Without water, nothing will grow!
How do you know if you have a water quality problem?
It can be very difficult to determine if a water quality issue is responsible for any plant growth problems which might be occurring. Many diseases and errors with nutrient management or incorrect environmental conditions will produce symptoms very similar to common water quality problems.
Ideally, obtaining a full water analysis is useful for most growers, however detecting other issues such as chemical or microbial contamination is more complex. The simplest method of determining if water quality is the ..read more
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2M ago
Get your best yield yet....
Just as how when we don't eat correctly we struggle, it is the same for plants.
Additional nutrients offer your plants another layer of health and protection to help you treat deficiencies and boost your yield. Where it takes a bit of knowledge is providing them without causing burns or discolourisation.
Having a basic understanding is a good thing... plants need light, water and a decent substrate to survive. What makes them thrive is the quality of the nutrients.
The proper amount of nutrients will help to keep the plants healthy and be in optimal condition f ..read more
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2M ago
There are many methods of growing plants with hydroponics and this discusses the easy way in for the beginner ..read more