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Getting Started in Hydroponics
CHOOSING YOUR LOCATION
You can grow your garden indoors or outdoors. Outdoor gardens have the advantage of natural light and ventilation. If you grow indoors you need to be near a large window or add artificial light and ventilation. Indoor gardens have the advantage of protection from intruders and a longer growing season. When choosing your location, consider the availability of water and electricity, as well as the presence of children, pets, and obstacles that could cause problems. Space - For healthy plants, avoid over-crowding in your garden. Leave adequate space for air to flow around each plant. Consider how much space will be required when your plants are full grown. Light - You will need as much direct sunlight as possible. The south side of your home is usually best. Air - Plants like moving air. If you do not get a natural breeze through the garden area, you should add some fans to circulate the air around the plants. Water - You will need to fill and drain your hydroponic tanks. Easy access to water is essential.
WHAT TO GROW
Any plant traditionally grown in soil can also be grown in a hydroponic garden system. What you grow is up to you. However, some plants are better suited to be field grown. Some typical plants grown in hydroponic systems include: tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, salad greens, herbs, strawberries, and flowers.
START SMALL AND EXPAND LATER
It is best to gain experience with a small system. A small kitchen herb garden is a good way to begin learning hydroponics. Start with a simple NFT, EBB & flow, or drip system. Using a
Diy Hydroponics starter kit is an excellent way to get started.
SEEDS OR STARTER PLANTS
Starter plants will save you time and get your garden off to a quick start. Soak the plants then remove them from the containers, and rinse the soil off the roots before transplanting them into your hydroponics system. It is best to wait until the end of the day. Keeping plants shaded, never transplant in direct sunlight. Growing from seeds is less expensive. Seeds are readily available year-round, and provide access to many varieties of plants.
WHICH SYSTEM TO BUILD
It is totally up to you, each type of hydroponics system has its advantages and disadvantages, and some types of systems are better suited for certain types of plants. Large plants like tomatoes and cucumbers are usually grown in Bato Buckets drip systems. Smaller plants like strawberries and salad greens grow well in NFT systems. Some growers use only one type of system while others use a variety of systems. Although Diy Hydroponics provides information concerning some complex aeroponic and aquaponic systems, we strongly suggest that you start with a simple hydroponics system. The Diy Hydroponics library includes many system plans that are easy to build, operate, and maintain. The start-up kits provide the basic parts and supplies.