During this tumultuous time, NFT Hydro has been reaching out to our clients around the World, Africa, South Africa.  We have noted that in this time many of our clients have seen an increase in demand for the fresh produce that they sell, grown on our Hydroponic Systems. In Nambia, where our clients rely on tourism for their businesses to survive, the traveling ban has seen many lodges without any guests or reservations for the foreseeable future. The shift of these businesses has moved from growing fresh produce for their own lodges to selling fresh produce to retail stores, where there is a ..read more

The below points will help you to maximize the germination rate of your seeds and that your seedlings start off as vigorously as possible, ensuring a successful hydroponic crop.  Soak to test. Many seeds remain viable for years, but as they age, they lose water in their cells and the plant embryo inside the seed gradually shrivels. You can give older seeds a jump-start and discard any duds before planting by soaking them in a bowl of room-temperature water overnight. Those that float after soaking will not germinate. The seeds that sink to the bottom have absorbed water and are ready to sprout ..read more

Another successful hydroponic business has been established in Zimbabwe, growing on our Commercial NFT 4-16 NFT  System. Please look out for the VitaGrow brand in local stores in Zimbabwe and support your local growers.  Why do NFT Hydro clients become successful growers? What you will experience with NFT Hydro, as one of our clients is that we will grow with you. As the growers of hydroponic produce, we apply our skills & knowledge gained to work alongside our growers to ensure they flourish as hydroponic farmers. As you grow we GROW. This experience is no different from any of our clien ..read more

We designed the NFT Hydro Base suitable for growing larger & vine hydroponic crops. A very affordable hydroponic set-up, the NFT Hydro Base is scalable to use for hobby growers or commercial growers. At a size of 40cm x 40cm width, it is ideal for one or multiple plant pots/bags. This brochure contain a few suggestion, but you can grow almost anything on our affordable NFT Hydro Bases.  What to GROW on our NFT Hydro Bases info@nfhydro.co.za The post What can you GROW on our NFT Hydro Bases? appeared first on NFT Hydro ..read more

Amaranth is definitely one of the lesser-known microgreens, but you may have encountered it in its seed form. It’s an annual or perennial plant that grows around the world. There are approximately 70 species of the amaranth plant; purple, red, green, or gold. They may not be the best-known microgreen, but they are an excellent choice.  You may be surprised to learn that these small plants are actually very high in both protein and fiber; this is why the Aztecs were able to survive on them and virtually nothing else. Here’s your quick start guide on how to grow amaranth microgreens soak: No, y ..read more

What can you expect when you propagate with Oasis Grower Foam:  Faster root penetration. Better water distribution. Stronger, more uniform root growth. Robust plants through the entire growing cycle. 100% safe for growing edible crops. We recommend Oasis Grower Medium for all our growers, the results are clear from the photo attached. Come GROW with us Contact us | info@nfthydro.co.za   The post Seed Propagation with Oasis Grower Foam appeared first on NFT Hydro ..read more

What is the current status of hydroponic production around the world? Hydroponics is already very common in various parts of the world and there has been a sharp rise in recent years; hydroponics is ‘hot’ and happening across Europe as well as in North and South America. It makes commercial sense to invest in hydroponics because safe and clean food products are in great demand and retailers in some regions are prepared to pay a higher price for hydroponically grown lettuce. How does automation and technology support hydroponics? Growers do not always have the financial means or experience to i ..read more

Our NFT Hydro Bases will fill soon be stacked in a 10 x 30m greenhouse, as phase one of a commercial scale Hydroponic Project to be rolled out in South Africa. The client has opted to grow with our NFT Hydro Bases specifically for the following reasons: The NFT Hydro Base is designed to return water nutrient from over-irrigation or continuous irrigation back to source tank, or to storage tanks for reuse It can be used with most plant pots or even plant bags Ideal for larger vine crops such as tomatoes and cucumbers Growing medium independent, tested with soil, perlite, cocopeat, sawdust (large ..read more

Time to germinate: 2-3 days Time to harvest: around 15 days Guide to Growing Basil Microgreens Use good quality basil seeds, we recommend Seeds for Africa or Living Seeds to purchase your seeds from. Please don’t soak your basil seeds. Basil microgreens do not need to be covered in darkness for the first 3 days, they will germinate faster this way. They can take up to 21 days before you can harvest, making them one of the slowest growing microgreens. You may also leave your basil microgreens for longer in your systems and sell the slightly large leaves as Baby Basil leaves, still packed with ..read more

Cities are encouraged to see that urban renovations are underway whereby old, unused, or abandoned buildings, rooftops and empty lots are being repurposed with a better economic function than their original existence. It is encouraging to see this trend is being adopted throughout  Africa & South Africa. Hydroponic Retrofits as a Real Estate Solution One such newfound life is urban agriculture – specifically through hydroponic technology. The hydroponic retrofits not only provide new-found business opportunities for a local economy, but are a valuable way to bring together the community, p ..read more