The Modern Chinampa The ancient Aztecs were the ultimate space-saving growers. Faced with limited land, they engineered chinampas—ingenious floating agricultural rafts made of reeds and lake mud . By scooping nutrient-rich, decomposing organic matter from the lakebed...
In this article, we will expand on the different categories of hydroponics. If you haven’t read our Foundation of Hydroponics article, consider going back and checking it out. Just to recap, the first category that is used to classify hydroponic systems is called...
Did you know there are several different definitions of the term organic? The most common definition, that people usually think of when they hear the word, is the definition associated with more natural methods of growing produce, or organic farming. You can read...
There is currently a popular debate about the value of “organic” growing and its methods, including organic fertilizer and pest control methods that don’t cause harm to the planet. It is important to note that hydroponic growers are also looking for ways to...
Growing in Soil Growing Hydroponically Soil microorganisms are necessary to break down soil particles into the basic elements of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and trace elements.. Balanced nutrient formula is dissolved directly into water so plants receive perfect...
There are many types of water to choose from when sourcing water for your hydroponic system. Some are better than others, and now is the time to determine the differences. The best situation is to have water with no added minerals, with an EC of close to zero...