FAQ

Hydroponics is the method of growing plants using water-based liquid nutrients without soil. In order to do this successfully, the water must be enriched with nutrients and oxygenated. A hydroponic system allows absolute control of the nutrients contained in the water.

Hydroponics is a subset of hydroculture, the method of growing plants without soil, using mineral nutrient solutions in a water solvent. Terrestrial plants may be grown with only their roots exposed to the mineral solution, or the roots may be supported by an inert medium, such as perlite or gravel.

Nutrient film technique (NFT) is a hydroponic technique wherein a very shallow stream of water containing all the dissolved nutrients required for plant growth is re-circulated past the bare roots of plants in a watertight gully, also known as channels.

Deep Water Culture ( DWC ) is a hydroponic method of plant growing. Simply put, it is a method for growing plants without a substrate media. The roots of the plants are encased in a net pot or grow cup that is suspended from a lid with roots dangling in a liquid nutrient solutions. It uses bucket or container, which holds the nutrient solution and serves it to roots directly.

LECA (Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate) is very popular as a Hydroponic Growing Medium. LECA is made by processing clay under extreme heat until it puffs out. They provide an ideal balance of moisture, food and air.  Due to its light weight, porosity, drainage capacity, water absorbent and inert nature, its very suitable for hydroponic growing. They provide an ideal balance of moisture, food and air.

No soil means there are no weeds or soil borne pests or disease. Plants will be able to achieve the optimum nutrient and moisture levels in the hydroponic system, this has several advantages: healthier plants, faster growing plants, and more resistant plants as they will not become stressed though lack of water or nutrition. The root systems will stay smaller in hydroponically grown plants; the plant will concentrate on developing plant mass and the desired produce or flower; this can result in 30% faster growth. This will also enable the grower to have more plants in a given area. Hydroponically grown plants never get root bound, so will rarely need repotting. As hydroponics is clean, it can easily be used indoors or in spare room as well as a greenhouse or conservatory.

Anything can easily be grown hydroponically,but some make more sense than others. Plants we recommend are leafy greens, tomatoes, strawberries, peppers, hot chillies, lettuce, , cucumbers, broccoli, beans, snow peas, herbs, as well as all types of flowers and house plants.

Generally, the level of pest problem will be less than soil grown crops for reasons already stated. However, if pests do become a problem you can choose to use insecticidal soaps, spays such as Neem Oil with natural pyrethrums and even beneficial predator insects that are now widely available. All of these controls are completely safe to use on edible crops and are also environmentally benign.

If a solution is alkaline then it has a pH in the range of 7.1 to 14. Pure water or deionised water is neutral at pH 7.0. The ideal pH for most hydroponic gardening applications is between 5.8 and 6.2, except for Rockwool cultivation, which likes a slightly lower pH of about 5.5.

Growing plants hydroponically requires a very specific pH range in order for optimal growth and nutrient absorption. If the pH of your nutrient solution is outside the required range your plants won’t get the necessary nutrients they need to grow.

It is quite normal for the pH of your nutrient solution to fluctuate on a daily basis. Checking and adjusting your pH level once every week or every couple of days should be more than enough.

Hydroponic systems feed plants with liquid fertilizers in growing media that do not contain soil. Most commercial fertilizers only contain major plant nutrients --nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. Micronutrients and minerals, such as zinc and iron, are not added because they are abundant in most soil types.

Plants with any fruit or flowers require 4-6 hours of direct sunlight and at least 12-14 hours of very bright light per day, but you can also use artificial light to help your plants along.

Sunlight is the perfect balance of wavelengths necessary for plant growth and blooming, but you can also use artificial light to help your plants along. We are providing indoor lighting solutions also..Ask us more !

A:  The pumps we furnish (the only energy required) use a nominal amount of electricity, yet are extremely efficient and reliable.  We think you will be surprised at the small increase in your electric consumption when your system is in full use.

We recommend clean (R/O or Distil) water for best results

Any good Hydroponic nutrient should contain all of these elements; Nitrogen (N), Potassium (K), Phosphorous (P), Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Sulphur (S), Iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn), Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), Molydenum (Mo), Boron (B), Chlorine (Cl).

Soil-less growing requires complete and effective hydroponic nutrient solutions that supply plants with everything they need for strong growth and maximum yields

Contains everything needed during the blooming stage of a plant’s life-cycle.