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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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Hydro Mousse Liquid Lawn System - Grow Grass Where You Spray It - Made in USA picture

Hydro Mousse Liquid Lawn System - Grow Grass Where You Spray It - Made in USA

$25.99



Hydroponic Growing System 15 Pods Indoor, Herb Garden Kit for Plants Growing picture

Hydroponic Growing System 15 Pods Indoor, Herb Garden Kit for Plants Growing

$39.95



VEVOR Hydroponics Deep Water Culture DWC Hydroponic System 5 Gallon 4 Buckets picture

VEVOR Hydroponics Deep Water Culture DWC Hydroponic System 5 Gallon 4 Buckets

$93.89



Hydroponic-Garden System Seed-Pods Kit - 15 Grow Domes,15 Pod Labels,15 Grow Bla picture

Hydroponic-Garden System Seed-Pods Kit - 15 Grow Domes,15 Pod Labels,15 Grow Bla

$8.99



VEVOR Hydroponic Site Grow Kit Hydroponics System 108Plant Sites 3Layers w/Timer picture

VEVOR Hydroponic Site Grow Kit Hydroponics System 108Plant Sites 3Layers w/Timer

$87.99



AeroGarden In Home Garden System

AeroGarden In Home Garden System "Harvest" with 6 Pods - Cool Gray - Ships Today

$58.98



Active Aqua AACH10 Hydroponic Water Chiller Cooling System, 1/10 HP 13-105 Gal picture

Active Aqua AACH10 Hydroponic Water Chiller Cooling System, 1/10 HP 13-105 Gal

$150.00



27pc -DIY 2inch net pot Holder for Vertical Growing System Soilless Device Farm picture

27pc -DIY 2inch net pot Holder for Vertical Growing System Soilless Device Farm

$39.99



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



Hydro Mousse Liquid Lawn System - Grow Grass Where You Spray It - Made in China picture

Hydro Mousse Liquid Lawn System - Grow Grass Where You Spray It - Made in China

$21.39



TurboKlone Turbo Clone Cloning System 24 Site T24 with Humidity Dome Hydroponic  picture

TurboKlone Turbo Clone Cloning System 24 Site T24 with Humidity Dome Hydroponic

$150.00



Hydro Mousse Liquid Lawn System - Grow Grass Where You Spray It - Made in USA picture

Hydro Mousse Liquid Lawn System - Grow Grass Where You Spray It - Made in USA

$31.95



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

$137.99



VEVOR DWC Complete Hydroponic Grow System- 8 Buckets with O2 pump included picture

VEVOR DWC Complete Hydroponic Grow System- 8 Buckets with O2 pump included

$159.99



DTR Hand Crank Dump Truck Trailer Tarp Roller System - No Tarp Included picture

DTR Hand Crank Dump Truck Trailer Tarp Roller System - No Tarp Included

$141.99



SEE NOTES Jump Start JSV4 4 foot T5 Grow Light System Stand Fixture Tube w Timer picture

SEE NOTES Jump Start JSV4 4 foot T5 Grow Light System Stand Fixture Tube w Timer

$78.03



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

$93.49



Hydro Mousse Liquid Lawn System - Grow Grass Where You Spray It - Made in China picture

Hydro Mousse Liquid Lawn System - Grow Grass Where You Spray It - Made in China

$39.99



2-in-1 Deep Water Culture DWC Hydroponic System Kit 5 Gal 1 Bucket 8W Air Pump picture

2-in-1 Deep Water Culture DWC Hydroponic System Kit 5 Gal 1 Bucket 8W Air Pump

$67.00



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

$130.99