Citrus are a genus of subtropical fruit that grow on trees. They are generally subdivided into five species: sweet oranges, mandarins (tangerines), grapefruit, lemons, and limes. Species of the genus citrus are evergreen perennials, which may live for hundreds of years. However, the oldest citrus trees in Florida that still ... Read More
The growers' community has never been as united as it currently is. That's a fact and one of the biggest contributors to this are the nutrients manufacturers and their close relationship with both shop owners and sellers. Michael Straumietis, one of the biggest names in the hydroponic industry, is probably ... Read More
Hydroponics is an efficient and highly productive method of agriculture. While it etymologically means growing in water, it covers a wide array of alternative agricultural techniques. The most common forms of hydroponics consist of growing in solution culture - a mixture of water and added nutrients, with or without the ... Read More
One of the biggest struggles of hydroponic growing is simply budgeting. No one has an unlimited amount of resources with which they can use to purchase hydroponic supplies, so it can be very helpful to know where you can cut some corners without depriving your plants. One of the best ... Read More
When you step into a hydroponics supply store, it can sometimes seem like there are endless options for what kind of hydroponic medium you can use. Each has their upsides and downsides, and it might take some experience and testing to really find the hydroponic medium that works the best ... Read More
If you have grown in an outdoor soil garden, you are probably already aware of sphagnum moss. Versions of this moss are used as a soil conditioner, and it is particularly popular amongst organic gardeners. But did you know that you could actually use this material for your hydroponic growing ... Read More
For hydroponic growers, it can sometimes feel frustrating having to deal with the same level of development and growth season after season. In the world of hydroponics, the goal is to always get larger plants and bigger yields. Sadly, only a small number of hydroponic growers get everything that they ... Read More
Cloning in hydroponics is no easy task. If you have had trouble with cloning in your hydroponics garden, you are not alone. Cloning is one of the most challenging tasks that hydroponic growers have to accomplish and it is very common for even experienced hydroponic growers to have trouble achieving ... Read More
There is a massive variety of hydroponics nutrients out there and it can sometimes be very difficult to decide which ones are best for you. With so many to choose from, how can you possibly separate the weaker hydroponics nutrients from the worlds best hydroponics nutrients. Every grower wants to ... Read More
The nutrient film technique is one of the most popular methods of hydroponic growing among hobby gardeners. It is fairly easy to set up and regulate, and it can accommodate almost any kind of plant that you wish to grow. But a gardener is only as good as the equipment ... Read More