Category: Hydroponic Knowledge Base

Best Grow Lights for Growing Plants

If you feel in the dark when it comes to choosing the best grow light for plants, you are not alone. Whether you are a new grower or a seasoned veteran, the market can be more than a little difficult to navigate and there are lots of factors to consider. Factors such as quality, your […]

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How to Set Up a Grow Tent and Grow Lights

Setting up your first grow environment can seem very daunting but honestly it does not have to be. Not if you equip yourself with the correct knowledge first and get educated. Here’s a quick beginners guide to get you heading in the right direction.

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A Plant’s Lifecycle

Recognising and understanding the different stages of a plant’s lifecycle, will mean you grow better plants. You will be able to give your plants exactly what they need, when they need it. As a result, you’ll achieve larger, better quality yields. The more you understand your plants, the better equipped you’ll be to achieve the […]

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Temperature in the Grow Room For Indoor Hydroponics

Click to read about the effects of temperature in an indoor hydroponics grow room system. Learn how to read and control the temperature for the very best results.

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A History of Hydroponics

Ancient Hydroponics The word Hydroponics derives from the Greek ‘Hydro’ (water) and ‘Ponics’ (to work). A literal translation of the term means ‘Water-working’ which implies the action of using water to facilitate nearly all functions. In the modern day, we use Hydroponics as a term to describe the process of growing plants without a physical medium. […]

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Starting Hydroponics? Read our beginners’ guide!

Starting hydroponics is a daunting world, especially to a newbie. There are so many aspects to think about from your crop type, to your nutrients to your setup. This can be especially hard to get into when you’ve got no solid source of information. It’s like there is no guidance to take you along this […]

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Coping With Summer Temperatures

The summer heatwave will soon be upon us! The heat of summer poses serious risks to indoor growers, as temperatures increase and our equipment heats the environment further, plants start to suffer. Some gardeners cease their activites during the hottest months but with some simple changes to their set-up, they can easily avoid this down-time. […]

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