-James Gordon- Good day all, and welcome to this week’s blog! Today we are going to tackle the basic principles of hydroponic growing. First, we’ll go over some of the common hydro systems. Then we’ll introduce the basic necessities your system of choice will use. So let's keep an open mind, maybe take some notes, and hopefully this will be a good tool to reference as you start growing hydroponically. So first things first. What is Hydroponics? Hydroponics is the act of growing plants … [Read more...] about Intro to Hydroponics
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Beginning Hydroponic Systems: a DIY Overview
-Jordan Trent- Greetings and salutations! I'm here today to talk with you about a few easy ways to dip your toes into the hydroponic world. From tomatoes to salad greens, you too can enjoy the efficient growth that hydro provides, and it's not as hard as you think! Here are a few simple DIY projects we can help you with at your local Fifth Season Gardening Co. store. Aeroponics An offshoot of more traditional hydroponics, aeroponics is the process of growing plants in a mist of diluted … [Read more...] about Beginning Hydroponic Systems: a DIY Overview
From “How the @#$% Did they Grow That?” Page: Culinary Herbs in the Deep Water Culture Update
Several weeks ago we began an experiment at the Fifth Season Asheville store incorporating several different herbs into a deep water culture system. We're happy to report that we succeeded in not killing anything. In fact, the herb variety (cilantro, dill, marjoram, and thyme) are thriving in the environment. During week one, the infant herbs were moved to the DWC and given the Canna nutrient line with a PPM of 250 (see the first installment of our culinary herb experiment for a precise … [Read more...] about From “How the @#$% Did they Grow That?” Page: Culinary Herbs in the Deep Water Culture Update
From “How the @#%$ Did They Grow That?” Page: Culinary Herbs in Deep Water Culture
Note: For a complete set up and explanation of the nine site deep water system, go to part one of the hydroponic chronicles. Winter can be rough on the gourmet palette. Folks used to enhancing their food through fresh herbs can find the dried counterparts to be unsexy. Options exist if the taste buds scream for fresh year round. One is windowsill herbs, which will provide growth although winter daylight can be insufficient in length. Another solution (one resolved in the Fifth Season … [Read more...] about From “How the @#%$ Did They Grow That?” Page: Culinary Herbs in Deep Water Culture
The Hydroponic Chronicles, Act 1: Going Deep with Water Culture
The first time I ever came across a hydroponic system, my brain shrieked and ran for the door. At that moment, I couldn't get my mind to move beyond soil. The intricate web of tubes, PVC pipes, and fittings complete with lights and bubbly sounds seemed as easy to grasp as a math placement test for NASA students. Once I talked my brain down off the ledge, I found learning hydroponics to be relatively simple. It basically comes down to gravity, timers, and understanding how water and … [Read more...] about The Hydroponic Chronicles, Act 1: Going Deep with Water Culture
