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Hydroponic Seeds

Hydroponic System DiagramWhen your hydroponic system is built, your pumps and timers have been tested and are functioning properly and the nutrient solutions are mixed and tested, you are ready to plant your garden.

Plants that have been raised in soil can be transplanted in a hydroponic garden if the roots are thoroughly rinsed of all soil and organic material but there is always a risk of introducing pests and disease from the nursery where the plants were propagated. There is also a strong possibility that the plants have been overcrowded, over or under watered and generally stressed.

By starting your plants from seed, you have the most control over the initial development of your crop. As a general rule, seeds are free of pests and disease. If you start your seeds in a hydroponic system, there is no transplant stress or shock and minimal chance of disease.

A seed needs moisture and warm temperatures to germinate, which can be provided in your hydroponic garden, or in a system designed for propagation.

Direct seeding into the hydroponic garden is a common method of propagation. Direct seeding works well in perlite, rockwool or any other medium that is fine enough not to loose the seed in. It is important to thoroughly moisten your growing medium prior to seeding.

To seed directly into perlite (or a similar medium) sprinkle the seeds on the moistened perlite and cover with a thin layer of perlite to keep the seeds from drying out. Follow the directions on the seed packet for planting depth.

Rockwool is most often used in the form of cubes for seed propagation. To plant seeds in rockwool, soak the cube in water or nutrient solution and drop the seed into the hole in the center of the rockwool cube. Many growers seed into rockwool cubes and, when the seedling develops, move the whole cube with the plant in it, into the hydroponic garden. A seedling in a rockwool cube can easily be transplanted into an NFT, ebb and flow or drip system.

Hydroponic System DiagramOnce seeded the growing medium will need to be flushed on a regular basis to keep it moist. You can initially use water for germination, right up to the point that the seed coat cracks open and the radical root is exposed. At that point you have a seedling rather than a seed, which will need water, nutrients, light and warmth. The frequency of flushing your growing medium depends on the type of medium you choose. If you are using perlite or rockwool, it will probably need to be flushed every 2 or 3 hours. The medium and the seeds need to be moist.

Controlling temperature is important for good seed germination. Some growers will start their seeds in an incubator, propagation table or similar device to maintain the ideal temperature throughout the germination process. If proper temperatures are not maintained, germination will be delayed or may not happen at all. If you are using an incubator or propagation table, you can seed directly into the growing medium.

When you plant seed for your hydroponic garden, you should over seed by 25 % -50 %. Once your seeds have developed into seedlings, you can select the strongest plants and keep them. The weaker plants can be removed by pinching the plant off at the base. Pulling the plant out will disturb the roots of the plant that you are keeping.

Listed below are some seeds, kits and germinating equipment for you to get started with.

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SONLIPO LED Grow Light Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants VEG Seeding Flower IR picture

SONLIPO LED Grow Light Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants VEG Seeding Flower IR

$489.99



FEMAJUANA - (2) Pack 8 oz Spray Bottle - Seed Feminization  picture

FEMAJUANA - (2) Pack 8 oz Spray Bottle - Seed Feminization

$44.95



100 JIFFY 7 LARGE 44 mm x 42 mm PEAT PELLETS-SEED PLANT STARTER PLUGS picture

100 JIFFY 7 LARGE 44 mm x 42 mm PEAT PELLETS-SEED PLANT STARTER PLUGS

$21.99



200 JIFFY 7 LARGE 44 mm x 42 mm PEAT PELLETS-SEED PLANT STARTER PLUG picture

200 JIFFY 7 LARGE 44 mm x 42 mm PEAT PELLETS-SEED PLANT STARTER PLUG

$34.99



Barley Seeds 🔥 Bulk 5-10 # Sprouting-Juicing-Malt-Brewing-Beer Making NONGMO picture

Barley Seeds 🔥 Bulk 5-10 # Sprouting-Juicing-Malt-Brewing-Beer Making NONGMO

$15.99



LEEK, AMERICAN FLAG LEEK SEEDS, NON GMO,100 SEEDS PER PACKAGE, GREAT FOR SALA... picture

LEEK, AMERICAN FLAG LEEK SEEDS, NON GMO,100 SEEDS PER PACKAGE, GREAT FOR SALA...

$9.14



6 Seed Pod Herb Kit AeroGarden Gourmet Herb for Indoor Garden Harvest Farm picture

6 Seed Pod Herb Kit AeroGarden Gourmet Herb for Indoor Garden Harvest Farm

$11.00



Quality Vermiculite for seed   FINE potting garden reptile bedding picture

Quality Vermiculite for seed FINE potting garden reptile bedding

$79.50



Seed Starter Trays, (720 Cells),120 Trays, Seedling Starter Trays Plus 5 Labels picture

Seed Starter Trays, (720 Cells),120 Trays, Seedling Starter Trays Plus 5 Labels

$15.68



Seedling Heating Mat Plant Germination Seed Starter Warmer Pad Hydroponics 21W picture

Seedling Heating Mat Plant Germination Seed Starter Warmer Pad Hydroponics 21W

$11.69



Spores Black Truffle Mushrooms Mycelium Spawn Dried Seeds Kit for Planting No... picture

Spores Black Truffle Mushrooms Mycelium Spawn Dried Seeds Kit for Planting No...

$34.00



Emergency Food Survival Supply Prepper Storage Mylar Sealed Heirloom Seeds picture

Emergency Food Survival Supply Prepper Storage Mylar Sealed Heirloom Seeds

$18.49



50mm Jiffy Peat Pellets, FAST SHIP Sold sets of 10,25,50,100,486 Seed Starting picture

50mm Jiffy Peat Pellets, FAST SHIP Sold sets of 10,25,50,100,486 Seed Starting

$76.45



Seed Starter Kit with Grow Lights Stand and Heating Mat  Full Spectrum LED 2x30 picture

Seed Starter Kit with Grow Lights Stand and Heating Mat Full Spectrum LED 2x30

$34.99



MUSHROOM Vented Humidity Dome FRUITING INCUBATING CHAMBER Kit Tray  H DUTY [D] picture

MUSHROOM Vented Humidity Dome FRUITING INCUBATING CHAMBER Kit Tray H DUTY [D]

$34.75



2 Pack Seeding Heat Mat 10

2 Pack Seeding Heat Mat 10"x20" Warm Hydroponic Plant Germination Starting Pad

$23.99



AeroGarden Salsa Garden Seed Pod Kit 9-Pods New Sealed Box picture

AeroGarden Salsa Garden Seed Pod Kit 9-Pods New Sealed Box

$9.98



General Hydroponics Rapid Rooter Replacement Plugs 50 Count -gh cloning seed picture

General Hydroponics Rapid Rooter Replacement Plugs 50 Count -gh cloning seed

$22.89



Seedfactor Seedling Heat Mat Seed Starting Germination Propagation Heating Pad picture

Seedfactor Seedling Heat Mat Seed Starting Germination Propagation Heating Pad

$31.99



Peat Pellets 36mm Jiffy FAST SHIP lots-10,25,50,75,100,200 Growing Seed Starting picture

Peat Pellets 36mm Jiffy FAST SHIP lots-10,25,50,75,100,200 Growing Seed Starting

$48.24