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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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New WiFi 15 Pods Hydroponics Growing System  Digital LCD Display picture

New WiFi 15 Pods Hydroponics Growing System  Digital LCD Display

$259.99



Hydroponic Growing System 12 Pods Indoor Herb Garden Kit for Plants Growing 36W picture

Hydroponic Growing System 12 Pods Indoor Herb Garden Kit for Plants Growing 36W

$46.00



Hydroponics Growing System, 9 Pods Indoor Gardening System,with LED Grow Lights picture

Hydroponics Growing System, 9 Pods Indoor Gardening System,with LED Grow Lights

$35.99



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

$79.95



DWC Hydroponic Grow System - Two Complete 5 Gallon Systems Including Nutrients picture

DWC Hydroponic Grow System - Two Complete 5 Gallon Systems Including Nutrients

$108.50



10 Gardyn Hydroponics 1.0 System Column Modules Replacement Parts-1 Tower picture

10 Gardyn Hydroponics 1.0 System Column Modules Replacement Parts-1 Tower

$39.00



AeroGarden Harvest 6 Pod Home Garden System - White picture

AeroGarden Harvest 6 Pod Home Garden System - White

$39.99



Complete Grow Tent Kit w/Full Spectrum Grow Light+Ventilation System+Timer+Tools picture

Complete Grow Tent Kit w/Full Spectrum Grow Light+Ventilation System+Timer+Tools

$174.99



Sun System HGC900490 HPS 150 Grow Light Fixture System w/ Ultra Sun 901523 picture

Sun System HGC900490 HPS 150 Grow Light Fixture System w/ Ultra Sun 901523

$49.99



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 System Growing Kit,8 Site Self Watering Indoor DWC Hydroponic System picture

Hydroponic System Growing Kit,8 Site Self Watering Indoor DWC Hydroponic System

$28.79



Aerogarden Compatible Hydroponic-Garden System Seed-Pods Kit-50 Pod Spare Parts picture

Aerogarden Compatible Hydroponic-Garden System Seed-Pods Kit-50 Pod Spare Parts

$26.98



DWC Hydroponic Grow System - 5 Gallon 11 Piece Complete Kit Includes Nutrients picture

DWC Hydroponic Grow System - 5 Gallon 11 Piece Complete Kit Includes Nutrients

$79.50



Hydroponics Growing System with LED Grow Light, Indoor Herb Garden 9 Pods picture

Hydroponics Growing System with LED Grow Light, Indoor Herb Garden 9 Pods

$49.97



🔥AeroGarden Harvest with Seed Starting System Indoor Garden, White, 6 Pods, NEW picture

🔥AeroGarden Harvest with Seed Starting System Indoor Garden, White, 6 Pods, NEW

$49.99



Household Hydro Mousse Spray, Seeding System Liquid Spray Device picture

Household Hydro Mousse Spray, Seeding System Liquid Spray Device

$25.99



12 Pods Hydroponics Growing System Timer with LED Grow Light Indoor Herb Garden picture

12 Pods Hydroponics Growing System Timer with LED Grow Light Indoor Herb Garden

$52.90



Vertical Hydroponic System Tower Garden Aeroponics Home Grow Kit 10 Layer 80Pots picture

Vertical Hydroponic System Tower Garden Aeroponics Home Grow Kit 10 Layer 80Pots

$385.90



Hydroponics Drip Growing System 5 Sites Dutch Buckets w/Lids + Submerged Pump picture

Hydroponics Drip Growing System 5 Sites Dutch Buckets w/Lids + Submerged Pump

$86.45



12Pods Indoor Herb Garden Kit Hydroponics Growing System LED Grow Light Timer US picture

12Pods Indoor Herb Garden Kit Hydroponics Growing System LED Grow Light Timer US

$86.99