General Hydroponics
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A leading innovator in the field of hydroponics with factories in North America and Europe. General Hydroponics was founded over 40 years ago, by Lawrence Brooke. General Hydroponics remains committed to leading the industry, offering the most innovative products available and serving growers like you around the world.
General Hydroponics
2y ago
When implemented correctly, C02 enrichment can increase yields by 15-20%. Interested? Below we will discuss the equipment needed, and if C02 enrichment is right for you. Atmospheric CO2 is approximately 350-400 PPM. Maintaining adequate air exchange in your indoor grow ensures that CO2 levels are close to atmopspheric CO2 levels. When a room is enriched with CO2, typically the PPM’s are between...
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General Hydroponics
2y ago
Transform yourself from an average Joe-Schmoe to a seasoned Grow-Pro with Pro-Tips! Do you know what’s growing in your reservoir? When was your last res change? Do you even air-lift brah? Here are some quick tips to keep your reservoir from quickly becoming a breeding ground for algae, bacteria and protozoa. 1. Always aerate your reservoir: especially if you plan on using it over a few days.
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General Hydroponics
2y ago
Lets talk about the Ripening Hormone: Ethylene! Ethylene is a gaseous hormone produced by the plant in response to cooler temperatures, shorter days and other environmental triggers. Ethylene promotes fruit ripening and plant senescence. When tomato’s begin to turn from green to red, or when flowers mature, ethylene is likely a key player. Many commercial crops are picked when they are still...
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General Hydroponics
2y ago
Lets talk about the plant vascular system! There are two main elements: The Xylem and the Phloem. The Xylem transports water and dissolved minerals from the plants roots to its various organs, terminating at the leaves, where the water is transpired through the plants Stomata into the environment as water vapor. This process is called The Transpirational Stream and is primarily responsible for...
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General Hydroponics
3y ago
Water. It’s the hydro part of hydroponics. You can find many answers to H2O related questions here.
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General Hydroponics
3y ago
Getting the pH correct in your grow system can be tricky, but we’re here to help. Get your pH knowledge here.
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General Hydroponics
3y ago
You’ve probably got questions about nutrients for growing your plants. We’ve got plenty of answers.
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