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May
08

Using the Hydro in Hydroponics to Your Advantage

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The main reason to use hydroponics — hydro meaning water — is that you can control the nutrients delivered to your plants.  You can use several different types of water to make sure that your plants are not only getting the fertilizer they need, but also the trace minerals found in natural ground water.  Even …

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Feb
21

What does the Hydro mean in Hydroponics?

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The word hydro comes from the Greek base word for water.  This means that the plants will be grown in a water medium instead of traditional dirt.  These plants do require more light, and they should be supported with some type of grow light system.  They also require you to monitor the nutrients in the …

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Aug
15

Hydro

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What are Hydro Grown Plants?   Hydro grown plants are plants that are grown without any type of soil.  They are usually grown in a water solution that contains dissolved fertilizer.  This system is accompanied by an artificial light source that simulates sunlight so that the plants can perform photosynthesis.  This method also allows the …

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