http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/hydroponics-gardening-blog.html Learning hydroponics gardening? Love gardening with organics? Get frequent updates, with the best plant feeding tips, plant growth information, and easy garden design tips. en-us hydroponics gardening Wed, 02 May 2012 23:54:41 GMT Wed, 02 May 2012 23:54:41 GMT jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/plant-life-cycle.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/plant-life-cycle.html Explains 4 stages of the plant life cycle and discusses human manipulation of plant life cycle behavior. Wed, 02 May 2012 23:54:40 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/wow-just-wanted-to-say-what-a-hydroponic-system.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/wow-just-wanted-to-say-what-a-hydroponic-system.html I saw a picture of your PVC DWC hydroponic system and I was amazed that someone else had come up with this idea. I know nothing about hydroponics, but Tue, 01 May 2012 20:20:03 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/hydroponic-system-reservoir-overflow.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/hydroponic-system-reservoir-overflow.html I built this hydroponic system with three tubes at 5'. I used an 18 gallon reservoir. When my lights and pump stopped my reservoir overflowed. I solved Tue, 01 May 2012 20:17:07 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/hydroponic-gardening-with-deep-water-culture.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/hydroponic-gardening-with-deep-water-culture.html 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 Tue, 01 May 2012 20:08:04 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/recirculating-hydroponic-system-with-no-water-change.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/recirculating-hydroponic-system-with-no-water-change.html 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 Tue, 01 May 2012 19:49:53 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/hydroponic-flood-and-drain-question.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/hydroponic-flood-and-drain-question.html 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 Tue, 01 May 2012 19:41:58 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/just-beginning-with-hydroponics.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/just-beginning-with-hydroponics.html 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 Tue, 01 May 2012 19:17:04 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/aeroponic-system-spray-hole-and-pipe-length.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/aeroponic-system-spray-hole-and-pipe-length.html 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 Tue, 01 May 2012 18:20:00 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/aeroponics-pump-and-timer.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/aeroponics-pump-and-timer.html 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 Tue, 01 May 2012 18:07:36 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/outdoor-hydroponic-and-aeroponic-systems.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/outdoor-hydroponic-and-aeroponic-systems.html 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 Tue, 01 May 2012 17:49:01 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/hydroponic-system-pump.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/hydroponic-system-pump.html What would be a good pump to run your most successful hydroponics system? (I'm thinking of building your most successful hydroponics system) ***adsense.shtml*** Tue, 01 May 2012 17:25:42 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/organic-fertilizers-in-an-aeroponics-system.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/organic-fertilizers-in-an-aeroponics-system.html ***adsense.shtml*** Is it possible to use an aeroponic system with organic fertilizers? Answer: Yes, it is possible to use organic fertilizers in an aeroponic Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:29:00 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/worm-casting-tea-supplement.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/worm-casting-tea-supplement.html I have a worm factory. It has been in use for about 3 months. Can I use these composted castings for fresh worm tea for my plants? A local dealer told Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:26:56 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/aeroponics-using-ultrasonic-fog.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/aeroponics-using-ultrasonic-fog.html 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? Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:44:12 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/timer-for-a-homemade-cloner.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/timer-for-a-homemade-cloner.html 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 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:39:15 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/tomato-cloning-question.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/tomato-cloning-question.html 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 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:34:43 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/perlite-medium-only-in-a-dwc.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/perlite-medium-only-in-a-dwc.html 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 fact, Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:25:30 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/choosing-a-hydroponic-system.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/choosing-a-hydroponic-system.html 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 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:14:13 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/dwc-hydroponic-system-question.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/dwc-hydroponic-system-question.html I have been looking to build a NFT hydroponic gardening system, a lot like the one your have on the site here, made with 4 inch PVC and with a constant Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:37:46 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/fluorescent-lighting-and-flood-and-drain-timing.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/fluorescent-lighting-and-flood-and-drain-timing.html 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 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:31:45 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/setting-up-your-most-successful-system.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/setting-up-your-most-successful-system.html I am setting up a hydroponic system similar to what you have described here. I have (4) 16 foot 4 PVC laterals which I have drilled out for plastic cups Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:17:56 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/your-homemade-hydroponic-system-recommendations-need-an-update.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/your-homemade-hydroponic-system-recommendations-need-an-update.html 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 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:23:19 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/is-fogponics-viable.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/is-fogponics-viable.html Is fogponics a viable method for indoor growing? If so, how would I set up a fogponics system for my indoor grow? Cheers. ***adsense.shtml*** Answer Somewhere Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:07:47 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/aeroponic-system-without-nozzles.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/aeroponic-system-without-nozzles.html Your Aeroponic System #1 functions without spray nozzles. I've read that aeroponics requires nozzles in order to generate the appropriate size oxygen rich Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:50:46 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/curious-about-your-next-nft-build.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/curious-about-your-next-nft-build.html 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. ***adsense.shtml*** Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:17:08 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/compliments-gratitude-microgreens.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/compliments-gratitude-microgreens.html 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 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:46:19 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/aquaponics.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/aquaponics.html 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 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:45:20 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/pump-question-for-homemade-aeroponic-system.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/pump-question-for-homemade-aeroponic-system.html 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? Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:57:02 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/water-pump-for-an-aeroponic-system.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/water-pump-for-an-aeroponic-system.html 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 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:47:04 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/my-most-successful-hydroponic-system-missing-info.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/my-most-successful-hydroponic-system-missing-info.html 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 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:40:04 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/location-of-airstones-in-the-hydroponic-system.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/location-of-airstones-in-the-hydroponic-system.html Hey Jason, Thanks for the great website! I was reading over your page My Most Successful Homemade Hydroponic System and noticed in the drawing that it Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:54:21 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/vertical-hydroponic-gardens.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/vertical-hydroponic-gardens.html 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. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:46:50 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/aeroponics-system-drainage.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/aeroponics-system-drainage.html I was looking at your aeroponics system and I want to know how did you handle your drainage back to the reservoir. ***adsense.shtml*** Answer: Mack- that Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:37:19 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/nft-or-dwc.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/nft-or-dwc.html 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, Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:14:55 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/no-problem-with-leaksyour-next-hydroponic-system.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/no-problem-with-leaksyour-next-hydroponic-system.html 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? Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:59:44 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/organic-hydroponic-nutrients-canna-bio.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/organic-hydroponic-nutrients-canna-bio.html I'm working with Boswyck Farms, a small research and design farm in Brooklyn, NY. We work with a variety of hydroponic systems including NFT, flood and Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:50:29 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/baking-soda-and-vinegar-for-hydroponic-nutrient-ph-control.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/baking-soda-and-vinegar-for-hydroponic-nutrient-ph-control.html I've read that vinegar can be used to lower pH levels in a hydroponic nutrient solution, and baking soda can be used to raise them. do you recommend this Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:47:16 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/hydroponic-nutrients-in-undeveloped-countries.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/hydroponic-nutrients-in-undeveloped-countries.html I am introducing the hydroponics growing method to under privileged countries through my non-profit organization. What I need your help with is an issue Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:40:31 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/hydroponic-nutrient-buildup-in-the-grow-media.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/hydroponic-nutrient-buildup-in-the-grow-media.html I recently started growing radishes, salad greens, etc. indoors. I use T5 grow lights. Presently, I use regular rubbermaid kitchen sink tubs as the containers. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:03:36 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/hydroponic-nutrients-earth-juice.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/hydroponic-nutrients-earth-juice.html We are doing a hydroponic vegetable system, and we have recently switched from Ionics hydroponic nutrients to Earth Juice, and we are having a horrible Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:46:22 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/hydroponic-nutrients-with-soilless-medium.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/hydroponic-nutrients-with-soilless-medium.html It's quite difficult for me here in Vietnam to buy fertilizer product, but I did manage to buy some Dutch Master Potash+, only later to find out it was Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:26:11 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/tomatoes-fruits-setting-on-different-sizes-nutrients-formula.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/tomatoes-fruits-setting-on-different-sizes-nutrients-formula.html Well, I'm having another problem planting hydroponics tomatoes during the fruiting stage (about 5th cluster flower), I found the tomatoes fruit setting Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:59:37 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/organic-nutrients-and-flushing-crops.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/organic-nutrients-and-flushing-crops.html We are setting up a system like your tube/DWC system, just tweaked a bit. I wanted to know: if we are using bio / organic nutrients for lettuce, spinach, Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:45:43 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/nutrient-required-by-tomotoes-during-hot-raining-day.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/nutrient-required-by-tomotoes-during-hot-raining-day.html I'm planting tomatoes in my farm using hydroponics in tropical country Malaysia, which is hot (about 24-30c) most of the time. Therefore, what nutrient Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:20:55 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/organic-hydroponics-in-koh-samui-thailand-.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/organic-hydroponics-in-koh-samui-thailand-.html I am Eric, and I want to start a small business here in Thailand Koh Samui. Just wonder if it is possible to do it here? We have many hydroponics here, Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:06:30 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/hydroponic-co2-andor-ph-controller-in-the-water.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/hydroponic-co2-andor-ph-controller-in-the-water.html I have a little hydroponic setup where my pH creeps up very quickly. It changes from 5.8 to about 7 within one day, and I have to add pH down for vegetative Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:27:51 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/using-maxsea-fertilizer-with-soil.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/using-maxsea-fertilizer-with-soil.html Are your tips for soil the same as your hydroponic advice when using the Maxsea fertilizer? And, I would like to know about trimming throughout the complete Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:14:10 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/help-with-t5-fluorescents-phec-meter-and-fertilizers.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/help-with-t5-fluorescents-phec-meter-and-fertilizers.html I'm a novice/intermediate that's growing habaneros, jalapenos, and small-fruited determinate tomatoes in containers indoors. I have a 4 ft., dual bulb Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:02:34 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/feeding-schedule-for-baby-herbs.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/feeding-schedule-for-baby-herbs.html Years ago I had my hydroponic feeding schedule down, somewhat, and was reasonably comfortable with it. I'm now deciding to try it again with super stock Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:39:02 GMT http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/larger-scale-organic-system.html http://www.jasons-indoor-guide-to-organic-and-hydroponics-gardening.com/larger-scale-organic-system.html We are currently leaning toward a raft system, similar to your deep water culture system, with a focus on baby greens. The tank that we are considering Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:25:50 GMT