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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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Hydroponic Growing System 8 Pods Indoor Herb Garden Kit for Plants Growing picture

Hydroponic Growing System 8 Pods Indoor Herb Garden Kit for Plants Growing

$39.80



8 Pods Indoor Herb Garden Kit Hydroponic Growing System for Plants Fruit Growing picture

8 Pods Indoor Herb Garden Kit Hydroponic Growing System for Plants Fruit Growing

$35.90



Hydroponics Growing System 8 Pods Indoor Height Adjustable Plant Germination Kit picture

Hydroponics Growing System 8 Pods Indoor Height Adjustable Plant Germination Kit

$35.99



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

$109.50



VEVOR Hydroponic Site Grow Kit Hydroponics System 54 Plant Sites with Timer picture

VEVOR Hydroponic Site Grow Kit Hydroponics System 54 Plant Sites with Timer

$66.49



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



Volksgarden hydroponic grow system picture

Volksgarden hydroponic grow system

$3000.00



Advanced Nutrients pH Perfect Bloom Plant Nutrient 1L one of three part system picture

Advanced Nutrients pH Perfect Bloom Plant Nutrient 1L one of three part system

$19.95



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



Indoor Garden Hydroponics Growing System: 10 Pods Plant Germination Kit Aerop... picture

Indoor Garden Hydroponics Growing System: 10 Pods Plant Germination Kit Aerop...

$115.63



Hydroponic Grow Kit 3 Layer 108 Plant Sites 12 Pipe Garden System Vegetable Tool picture

Hydroponic Grow Kit 3 Layer 108 Plant Sites 12 Pipe Garden System Vegetable Tool

$69.99



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



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

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

$128.99



iPower HPS MH Digital Dimmable Grow Light System Kits Wing Reflector Set picture

iPower HPS MH Digital Dimmable Grow Light System Kits Wing Reflector Set

$105.99



Hydro Designs Hydroponic Garden Tower With Lighting System. Grow up to 36 plants picture

Hydro Designs Hydroponic Garden Tower With Lighting System. Grow up to 36 plants

$460.00



Mars Hydro 5-Gallon DWC Hydroponic System Kits with 2 Buckets and PH & TDS Meter picture

Mars Hydro 5-Gallon DWC Hydroponic System Kits with 2 Buckets and PH & TDS Meter

$99.99



4 Sites Dutch Buckets Hydroponics Drip Growing System DWC System Aquaponics picture

4 Sites Dutch Buckets Hydroponics Drip Growing System DWC System Aquaponics

$107.89



Sun System 1 - DE 1000 Watt Ballast picture

Sun System 1 - DE 1000 Watt Ballast

$99.99



gardyn 3.0 Hydroponic System picture

gardyn 3.0 Hydroponic System

$949.00



Hydroponics Grow System Kit 7 Buckets 5 Gallon Recirculating Deep Water Culture picture

Hydroponics Grow System Kit 7 Buckets 5 Gallon Recirculating Deep Water Culture

$156.98