Hydroponic systems always generate lots of questions....both homemade and store bought. Once your garden is started, however, unanswered questions can become horrible, nagging problems that prevent you from getting the results you want! Don't waste your time building a system that doesn't meet the needs of your plants! Drop me a line and tell me your story....my experience can help you avoid or fix most problems.
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Recirculating Hydroponic System with No Water Change
I am going to try DWC for the first time, but with Zilli Tilapia's and bioballs, which is use to convert ammonia to nitrates. Basically, it is an aquaponic ...
Tomato Cloning Question
I am going to be cloning my tomato plants with a homemade cloner. They are going to be in 2" net pots with neoprene collars. When I go to move them into ...
Fluorescent Lighting, and
Flood and Drain Timing
I have a hydroponic system for my garden and I'm using fluorescent lighting. I know it's not the best, but it's best for my light bill and I've heard its ...
Aeroponic System Without Nozzles?
Your Aeroponic System #1 functions without spray nozzles. I've read that aeroponics requires nozzles in order to generate the appropriate size oxygen rich ...
Aquaponics?
Have you ever ventured into the awesome world of aquaponics? You've probably heard of it/got a system yourself, but if not it's just like hydroponics except ...
Pump Question for Homemade Aeroponic System
I just completed building an aeroponic system, similar to the one you show on your site.
My question is, do I have to keep the pump running constantly?...
My Most Successful Hydroponic System, missing info?
Hi, We love your website. We will be building this system. When looking at this diagram (My Most Successful...) off to the right , what are those 2 grey ...
Aeroponics System Drainage
I was looking at your aeroponics system and I want to know how did you handle you drainage back to the reservoir.
Answer: Mack- that depends on ...
Hydroponic Gardening with Deep Water Culture
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First of all, I would like to congratulate you on your website! I spent several hours trawling the net for clear and concise information on hydroponic ...
Hydroponic Flood and Drain Question
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I have searched all over the internet and still have not found a good answer to my question about flood and drain hydroponic system water level. I'll give ...
Just Beginning with Hydroponics
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As a beginner, from one to ten (ten being very, very difficult) how hard is it to grow peas and carrots and tomatoes with hydroponics? Also, how much should ...
Aeroponic System Spray Hole and Pipe Length
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For the design listed on your site, using the 4"-6" PVC pipes, about how big of a PVC section are we talking about? Typically at the hardware stores around ...
Aeroponics Pump and Timer
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I'm in the process of installing a greenhouse (30 x 72) in which to grow vegetables for sale (tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash), particularly in the winter ...
Outdoor Hydroponic and Aeroponic Systems
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I don't know much about aeroponics, but I do understand how the systems work. I wanted to know how effective aeroponic systems would be outdoors. I have ...
Hydroponic System Pump?
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What would be a good pump to run your most successful hydroponics system? (I'm thinking of building your most successful hydroponics system)
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Aeroponics using Ultrasonic Fog
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I was looking at your aeroponics system and was wondering if you have thought about fitting a fogger/mister on the system? Would this eliminate clogging?...
Timer for a Homemade Cloner
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I built a homemade cloner, but for it to work I need a timer where it runs for 1 minute and off for 5 minutes throughout the day. Do you know where to ...
Perlite Medium Only in a DWC?
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Can I use only perlite for my medium in my DWC?
Answer: Yes, plain perlite can be used as (and makes an excellent) hydroponic growing medium. In ...
Choosing a Hydroponic System
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I am trying to decide on the best way to start growing tomatoes the Dr. recommended me do. However, there are so many options to choose from, and I narrowed ...
DWC Hydroponic System Question
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I have been looking to build an NFT system, a lot like the one your have on the site here, with the sloped PVC and constant flow. The only question I have ...
Setting Up your Most Successful System
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I am setting up a hydroponic system similar to what you have described. I have (4) 16 foot 4" PVC laterals which I have drilled out for plastic cups as ...
Your Homemade Hydroponic System Recommendations Need an Update
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In your homemade systems pages, you show a bucket system using a coiled garden hose for the water sprayer. Given that most hydro gardeners are doing it ...
Is Fogponics Viable?
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Is fogponics a viable method for indoor growing? If so, how would I set up a fogponics system for my indoor grow? Cheers.
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Curious about your Next NFT Build
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I am just curious to know if you are building a new NFT system? I am about to build one, but was kind of concerned about the dam for the water level.
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Compliments & Gratitude....& Microgreens?
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I am working on building an indoor micro-green system using sure-to-grow mat. I've considered NFT, but there are two drawbacks: 1) the edges roll up and ...
Water Pump for an Aeroponic System
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Just about to start my own garden....I am looking at water pumps and cannot decide which one to get. None of them say anything about psi on it, just HP ...
Location of Airstones
in the Hydroponic System
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Hey Jason,
Thanks for the great website!!!!
I was reading over your page "My Most Successful Homemade Hydroponic System" and noticed in the drawing ...
Vertical Hydroponic Gardens
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I have a couple small greenhouses in which I grow my bedding plants. I would like to grow vertical produce for my family all year. I have very little space....
NFT or DWC??
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I want to try hydroponic food, or flower, growing - again. What plant should I try? Which system is most successful? Which system is the least troublesome,...
No problem with leaks/Your next hydroponic system
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In the article I was reading, you said to check out your next hydroponic system in which leaks were not a concern. Do you have this system on your web?...
