Hydroponic Swiss Chard Difficulty: EasyLight: 14 – 16 hrsEC Range: 0.8 – 1.2pH Range: 5.5 – 6.8Time to Harvest: 4- 5 weeksNutrient and Health Info:Varies by type, but key nutrients include Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Folate and Potassium. Lettuce is a cash crop when it comes to indoor gardening and hydroponics. It grows …
Hydroponic Swiss Chard Difficulty: EasyLight: 14 – 16 hrsEC Range: 1.8 – 2.3pH Range: 5.5 – 6.8Time to Harvest: 5 weeksNutrient and Health Info:Excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin K. Good source of vitamin C, magnesium and antioxidants like beta-carotene. Swiss Chard is pleasing to both your taste buds and your eyes. It’s colorful …
NFT is basically a continuous flow hydroponic system. It was discovered in the early 1960s by Doctor Allen Cooper. Today, NFT is among the most productive single hydroponic systems. It features a small, shallow stream (film) of nutrient-rich water provided to plant roots via a long channel, gutter, or tube. A large separate container holds …
Ebb and Flow Hydroponics System Most people refer to it as flood and drain or a flood table. Ebb & flow is easy to understand and you can build and manage the set-up without needing lots of technical knowledge. Ebb and flow can accommodate a variety of plants of different sizes and in different sized …
What happens in Drip Irrigation? Drip irrigation is a Hydroponic technique featuring a regulated flow of nutrient solution that’s slowly released to plants’ root zone in a very regulated and precise manner. It is a suitable alternative for growers living in dry areas where water efficiency is paramount. Drip irrigation is low-pressure and low-volume; it …
What is Deep Water Culture (DWC)? DWC (Deep Water Culture) is a Hydroponics system that involves suspending the plant roots directly into a highly oxygenated nutrient solution. DWC is effective, easy to construct and operate and ideal for hydroponic cultivation beginners. With DWC, the roots are immersed in a nutrient bath at an optimum pH …