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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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T6 Hydroponic Tower Growing System Kits 30 Pods Vertical Indoor Garden picture

T6 Hydroponic Tower Growing System Kits 30 Pods Vertical Indoor Garden

$200.00



New Hydrologic Stealth-RO300 Reverse Osmosis System 300 GPD Hydroponic picture

New Hydrologic Stealth-RO300 Reverse Osmosis System 300 GPD Hydroponic

$161.10



Hydroponics Growing System Kits,36 Sites PVC Garden Vegetable Planting Equipment picture

Hydroponics Growing System Kits,36 Sites PVC Garden Vegetable Planting Equipment

$68.99



Sun system DE boss 120-240 v grow light excellent condition  📦 picture

Sun system DE boss 120-240 v grow light excellent condition 📦

$300.00



AeroGarden Sprout 100306 - 3 Pod In-Home Garden System + Seed Pod Kit picture

AeroGarden Sprout 100306 - 3 Pod In-Home Garden System + Seed Pod Kit

$29.95



VIVOSUN 108 Sites Hydroponic Grow Kit Hydroponics System w/ Water Pump & Timer picture

VIVOSUN 108 Sites Hydroponic Grow Kit Hydroponics System w/ Water Pump & Timer

$97.99



Hydroponics Deep Water Culture DWC Hydroponic System 5 Gallon 8 Buckets picture

Hydroponics Deep Water Culture DWC Hydroponic System 5 Gallon 8 Buckets

$124.99



VIVOSUN Hydroponic Site Grow Kit Hydroponics System 36 54 72 90 108 Plant Sites picture

VIVOSUN Hydroponic Site Grow Kit Hydroponics System 36 54 72 90 108 Plant Sites

$76.94



TECHTONGDA Hydroponic Grow Kit System 6 Pipes 54 Plant Indoor Vegetable Planting picture

TECHTONGDA Hydroponic Grow Kit System 6 Pipes 54 Plant Indoor Vegetable Planting

$100.00



AeroGarden Harvest Home Garden System 100690 Blk-Comes with cord picture

AeroGarden Harvest Home Garden System 100690 Blk-Comes with cord

$25.00



Gardyn Studio Hydroponics Growing System Vertical Indoor Planter Kit ($499) picture

Gardyn Studio Hydroponics Growing System Vertical Indoor Planter Kit ($499)

$299.00



IDOO Hydroponics Growing System 6/20 Pods Indoor Growing System LED Grow Light picture

IDOO Hydroponics Growing System 6/20 Pods Indoor Growing System LED Grow Light

$117.69



Indoor Plant Hydroponics Growing System Tower Kit with Grow light,Herb Vegeta... picture

Indoor Plant Hydroponics Growing System Tower Kit with Grow light,Herb Vegeta...

$99.86



New HydroLogic Stealth-RO150 System Upgraded KDF85/Carbon Filter Hydroponics picture

New HydroLogic Stealth-RO150 System Upgraded KDF85/Carbon Filter Hydroponics

$116.10



SUNHY Hydroponics Growing System 12 Pods Starter Kit with LED Grow Light Black picture

SUNHY Hydroponics Growing System 12 Pods Starter Kit with LED Grow Light Black

$43.50



30-pot Black Tower Garden Hydroponics Growing System Indoor Smart Garden system picture

30-pot Black Tower Garden Hydroponics Growing System Indoor Smart Garden system

$115.00



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

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

$319.90



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

inBloom 12 Pods Hydroponics Growing System Indoor Garden with LED Grow Light

$65.99



SUN SYSTEM PRO SUN DE 1000 WATT 120-240 VOLT 📦 picture

SUN SYSTEM PRO SUN DE 1000 WATT 120-240 VOLT 📦

$300.00



Solis Tek Grow System - 2 Sets - 9 Bars Each  - 18 Bars - 2 Operating Systems picture

Solis Tek Grow System - 2 Sets - 9 Bars Each - 18 Bars - 2 Operating Systems

$400.00