Chelation: the interaction between a metal ion and a chelating agent. Chelating Agent: Chemicals that form soluble, complex molecules with certain metal ions, inactivating the ions so that they cannot normally react with other elements or ions. Now that we've gotten the definitions out of the way, here's a quick explainer on why understanding chelation (key-LAY-shun) is vital for hydroponics gardening: The nutrients you mix up to form solutions in water are charged metal ions. … [Read more...] about Chelation: Crucial for hydroponic gardening
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Friday Favorites: Nature’s Nog
The great duos of our society--Peanut Butter and Jelly, Burger and Fries, Hall and Oates--will always be a part of our everyday pleasure. Sure, they're good apart, but once united, the impact is exponentially infinite. In the growing world, a duos' impact can turn a meek plot into a thriving garden. One of the best combinations for this transformation is the union of humate and seaweed extracts, more specifically found in Nature's Nog. This organic growth stimulant was developed by Dr. T.L. … [Read more...] about Friday Favorites: Nature’s Nog
