Nutrients are vital for a Healthy Plant

Growing the best plant thus getting a larger yield is primarily down to feeding in the correct nutrients. These are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Whilst these are the most important there are lots more that will greatly improve the odds of getting a good yield such as calcium, magnesium and iron to name just a few.

All plants follow the same life cycle, however they will grow quicker and bigger when the correct mix of nutrients are fed to it. The most suitable mix of nutrients will change as the plant moves through the life cycle. Whilst the expert Gardener can probably mix his own nutrients, beginners might want to consider buying a specially designed kit which has been formulated through a thorough amount of testing.

When feeding the nutrients to your plants ensure the water is at room temperature so they absorb efficiently as possible.

Posted in Hydroponics Nutrients at March 26th, 2009. 2 Comments.

Hydroponics is a better choice

Hydroponics is most often related to growing Marijuana seeds however it is used around the world to produce massive amounts of crops, by the hobbyist looking after his garden and even in some instances people living in cities who which to grow there own organic crops.

Considering your own setup? Regardless of size it is extremely important to appreciate the dedication required to produce a good harvest there is a lot to consider including Energy Consumption, expenses, etc.

There is a vast range of benefits in using hydroponics over traditional growing methods. When implemented successful you will greatly increase your yield over traditional methods from your first harvest in some instances it can as much as three times greater!

The first consideration is what sort of resvoir you wish to use. The most common choice is a large fish tank which will need to be painted black. This will prevent the growth of algae which could easily disrupt your plants growth. Other alternatives include Bins with holes cut in the top or large plastic bottles (e.g. a 2 Liter Coke Bottle). Alternatively, if you have the money its worth looking for a full kit.

Other things you will need to think about after that if you haven’t just bought a kit includes Pots for your plants, an oxygen pump so the area has plenty of CO2, lighting, soluble nutrients for the water underneath and something to serve as an anchor for your plants as hydroponic growing requires no soil.

Posted in Hydroponic Systems at March 10th, 2009. 1 Comment.