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Hydroponic Growing

Hydroponic System DiagramWhen growing plants in a hydroponic garden, we must consider these factors

  • the amount of water the plants need; proper drainage of growing medium
  • the optimum temperature and light for the plant
  • fresh air
  • shelter and support
  • pest and disease control
  • the water-soluble minerals the plant needs
  • the proper pH of the nutrient solution

Water
As with all plant needs, the amount of water required depends on the species and the needs of that particular plant. A plant that suffers from lack of water will extend a huge, but not very effective root system, and will develop a very small plant above the ground. Many roots are sent out in search of water and when an inadequate amount is found, the plant will not grow to its potential.
In the other extreme, if a plant is over watered the roots can drown because they are not receiving the proper amount of fresh oxygen. This makes proper drainage of a hydroponic growing medium crucial to your plant's health.

The last consideration concerning the water you feed your plants is purity. In a hydroponic garden, you should use as pure of water as possible. Water that has possible toxic contaminants or salt build ups may stunt or kill your plants.

Temperature and Light
The ideal temperature depends on the crops you choose to grow. Most of the common garden crops, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, beans and peas will do well with an average daytime temperature of 78 F and an aver- age nighttime temperature of 64 F. Winter vegetables, such as cabbage, brussel sprouts and broccoli should be grown in slightly cooler temperatures.

A minimum/maximum thermometer will allow you to track the low and high temperatures in your growing environment. This is important for monitoring overall progress of your hydroponic garden and diagnosing plant growth problems.

For optimum production, heating the root zone is important. For most garden crops 72 F is the ideal root zone temperature. Some growers achieve a heated root area by using heated grow mats placed under the growing medium. Another option is to heat your nutrient solution to the desired temperature and then when your system feeds the plants, the roots are bathed in warm water. Listed below are some complete hydroponic growing systems to get started with.

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VIVOSUN Smart System AeroLight 400W LED Grow Light w/ Integrated Circulation Fan picture

VIVOSUN Smart System AeroLight 400W LED Grow Light w/ Integrated Circulation Fan

$539.99



VEVOR Hydroponic Site Grow Kit Hydroponics System 108Plant Sites 3Layers w/Timer picture

VEVOR Hydroponic Site Grow Kit Hydroponics System 108Plant Sites 3Layers w/Timer

$77.79



VEVOR Hydroponic Grow Kit Hydroponics System 54 Plant Sites 3 Layers 6 Pipes picture

VEVOR Hydroponic Grow Kit Hydroponics System 54 Plant Sites 3 Layers 6 Pipes

$59.99



7 Site Indoor Plant Cloning System - Root Growing Air Bubbler Hydroponics Kit picture

7 Site Indoor Plant Cloning System - Root Growing Air Bubbler Hydroponics Kit

$37.49



ZISIZ Hydroponics Growing System Indoor Garden Kit 12Pods Indoor Herb Garden New picture

ZISIZ Hydroponics Growing System Indoor Garden Kit 12Pods Indoor Herb Garden New

$39.99



Hydroponic Site Grow Kit 108 Planting Sites Garden Plant System Vegetable Tool  picture

Hydroponic Site Grow Kit 108 Planting Sites Garden Plant System Vegetable Tool

$48.49



Hydroponic Grow Kit 36-108 Plant Sites PVC-U Pipes Gardening System Grow Kit picture

Hydroponic Grow Kit 36-108 Plant Sites PVC-U Pipes Gardening System Grow Kit

$48.90



Hydroponic-Garden System Seed-Pods Kit - 15 Grow Domes,15 Pod Labels,15 Grow Bla picture

Hydroponic-Garden System Seed-Pods Kit - 15 Grow Domes,15 Pod Labels,15 Grow Bla

$8.99



Ladbrooke Soil Blocker 3-Pc.

Ladbrooke Soil Blocker 3-Pc. "Basics" Nesting System. Authorized Reseller

$79.99



14 Site Indoor Plant Growing Aeroponics Cloner - Complete Cutting Rooting System picture

14 Site Indoor Plant Growing Aeroponics Cloner - Complete Cutting Rooting System

$49.95



2 Full spectrum led grow lights With Veg/ Bloom Settings And Daisy Chain System picture

2 Full spectrum led grow lights With Veg/ Bloom Settings And Daisy Chain System

$52.80



Hydro Mousse Liquid Lawn System - Grow Grass Where You Spray It - Made in USA✅ picture

Hydro Mousse Liquid Lawn System - Grow Grass Where You Spray It - Made in USA✅

$31.85



Trolmaster Hydro-X Enviroment Control System (HCS-1) picture

Trolmaster Hydro-X Enviroment Control System (HCS-1)

$259.99



California Lightworks CLW550 LED Commercial Lighting System Used Excellent picture

California Lightworks CLW550 LED Commercial Lighting System Used Excellent

$250.00



TrolMaster Hydro-X Plus Control System HCS-3 picture

TrolMaster Hydro-X Plus Control System HCS-3

$799.99



Feit LED Full Spectrum Grow Light Kit 24

Feit LED Full Spectrum Grow Light Kit 24" Modular Linkable System 27W 2400 Lumen

$22.99



Hydroponic 36 Sites Grow Kit Plant Growing System for Leafy Vegetables 4 Layers picture

Hydroponic 36 Sites Grow Kit Plant Growing System for Leafy Vegetables 4 Layers

$45.99



1000W HPS Grow Light System Kit Cool Tube w/Bulb and Digital Ballast SunSystems picture

1000W HPS Grow Light System Kit Cool Tube w/Bulb and Digital Ballast SunSystems

$120.00



Sun System 315w LEC Boss Commercial Fixture 277V  Grow Light NEW $400 MSRP READ picture

Sun System 315w LEC Boss Commercial Fixture 277V Grow Light NEW $400 MSRP READ

$127.50