Hydroponics
Intro to Hydroponics Part IV: Maintaining Your System
-James Gordon- Welcome back to another edition of “Intro to Hydroponics” in our FSG blog series. The last few months our blogs have featured some information to get you started on your hydroponic journey. In this blog we will discuss flushing and hydroponic system maintenance. Any hydroponic system is going to need maintenance. To help improve the longevity of your chosen system you must, and no way around it at all, clean your system. PERIOD! You need to think of the pipes, lines, … [Read more...] about Intro to Hydroponics Part IV: Maintaining Your System
Simple, Inexpensive Hydroponics: The Kratky Method
-Jordan Capps- Howdy doody pandemic pals! I know these stay-at-home orders have thrown everybody for a loop, so I’d like to take the time to discuss the Kratky method, an easy--and cheap!--way to start a simple indoor garden at home. With just a few ingredients and a sunny window, you can be harvesting delicious leafy greens in almost no time! Named after B.A. Kratky, the kratky method is entirely passive, which means it requires no pumps of any sort. The nutrient solution remains … [Read more...] about Simple, Inexpensive Hydroponics: The Kratky Method
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
