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

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

$109.00



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

New Hydrologic Stealth-RO300 Reverse Osmosis System 300 GPD Hydroponic

$199.00



Sun System 1 Etelligent Kit picture

Sun System 1 Etelligent Kit

$100.00



Grower’s Choice ROI-E720 TSL Top Shelf Lighting LED Grow Light System - 720W 240 picture

Grower’s Choice ROI-E720 TSL Top Shelf Lighting LED Grow Light System - 720W 240

$400.00



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

$37.95



Grow Ace Air Cube 6 site system COMPLETE with 25gal resovoir picture

Grow Ace Air Cube 6 site system COMPLETE with 25gal resovoir

$377.00



hydroponic grow system picture

hydroponic grow system

$15.00



Vertical Hydroponic System Tower Garden Home Grow Kit 6Layer 30Pots White/Black  picture

Vertical Hydroponic System Tower Garden Home Grow Kit 6Layer 30Pots White/Black

$89.99



Sun System Lamp Cord with Socket picture

Sun System Lamp Cord with Socket

$19.99



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



TILTOP Hydroponics Growing System 8 Pods Indoor Herb Garden LED Grow - Black picture

TILTOP Hydroponics Growing System 8 Pods Indoor Herb Garden LED Grow - Black

$29.99



25/30 Pods Hydroponic Tower Hydroponics Growing System Kit with Pump Water Tank picture

25/30 Pods Hydroponic Tower Hydroponics Growing System Kit with Pump Water Tank

$100.00



Sjzx Hydroponics Growing System,Indoor Smart Garden,Nursery Germination Kit Incl picture

Sjzx Hydroponics Growing System,Indoor Smart Garden,Nursery Germination Kit Incl

$281.87



General Hydroponics Flora Series FloraMicro FloraBloom FloraGro 3 Bottles 1 Gal picture

General Hydroponics Flora Series FloraMicro FloraBloom FloraGro 3 Bottles 1 Gal

$83.99



Hydro-Logic Big Boy with Upgraded KDF85/Catalytic Carbon Filter picture

Hydro-Logic Big Boy with Upgraded KDF85/Catalytic Carbon Filter

$350.00



Hydroponics Growing System,30-Plants Indoor Vertical Tower System Kit,Hydroponic picture

Hydroponics Growing System,30-Plants Indoor Vertical Tower System Kit,Hydroponic

$327.62



AeroGarden HARVEST 6 Pods - Indoor Home Garden System 3 Button Control Panel New picture

AeroGarden HARVEST 6 Pods - Indoor Home Garden System 3 Button Control Panel New

$40.00



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

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

$92.00



General Hydroponics Flora Series Grow/Bloom/Micro Combo 1 Gallon Each picture

General Hydroponics Flora Series Grow/Bloom/Micro Combo 1 Gallon Each

$88.81



Indoor Garden Hydroponics Growing System, 60 Pods Vertical Garden with LED Grow  picture

Indoor Garden Hydroponics Growing System, 60 Pods Vertical Garden with LED Grow

$1036.55