Your Guide To Companion Planting
With the spring planting season upon us, it seems the perfect time to talk about companion planting. What is companion planting? It is planting one plant with another to benefit both plants
Read PostWhat The Pot?
Air Pot, Fabric Pot or Plastic Pot? Each type has its pros and cons, and each has its place in Hydroponics. Deciding which one to use is up to you, but hopefully, we can make your decision a little easier.
Read PostThe A-Z Of Essential Nutrients For Plants
I'm sure you've heard the phrase "Essential Plant Nutrients" before, but what does it mean? We've compiled a list of the essential plant nutrients and what makes them essential.
Read PostTop Tips For Propagation
If you are propagating this spring, follow our tips, and you'll be a successful plant parent!
Read PostSwitching To Bloom?
Plants begin flowering when they get at least 12 hours of uninterrupted darkness. But how do you know when its time to switch?
Read PostNutrient Parts - 1,2 or 3?
2-part, 1-part, 3-part, 100-part. All jokes aside; what is the difference between nutrients separated into different parts? In a nutshell, the more parts you have, the more control over feeding you have, but you also have more room for error.
Read PostWhat is an NFT system?
The NFT system is an effective way to grow your plants hydroponically whether you are an enthusiast or growing on a commercial scale.
Read PostThe New R Range By Lucius
The new R range by Lucius takes LEDs to the next level. Available in two options – a 6 Bar Flex 680w LED model, and a single bar model, available in 140w or 240w. Let’s take a closer look at the features that make this range so revolutionary.
Read PostA Basic TrolMaster Guide
TrolMasters' range of controllers and sensors has revolutionized the way we grow. With controllers for irrigation, environment, and co2, TrolMaster has you covered.
Read PostDo You Have A Phosphorus Deficiency?
Phosphorus (no, not the stone in Harry Potter), the P in NPK, is essential for all plant life; without phosphorus, your plants will suffer and not reach their full potential.
Read PostBeneficial Microbes
We get it; adding bacteria and fungus to your garden seems counterintuitive – but believe us when we say it's worth it. Increasing the microbial diversity in your plants can help improve the plant's vigour, increase yield, increase nutrient uptake, and aid in pest prevention.
Read PostThe Benefits Of Foliar Spraying
Foliar Spraying is the application of water/nutrients directly to the plant leaves through a spray bottle. It is not the most common way to feed your plants, but it has many benefits, and its popularity is on the rise. Foliar spraying should not solely be how you feed your plants as it has disadvantages.
Read PostpH & EC Meter Maintenance
It is essential to look after your pH and EC meters as you will get inaccurate readings from them if you don't, which can have drastic effects on your plants.
Read PostFans 101
Getting your ventilation system right in your growing environment is key to healthy plants. Pulling fresh air into your grow room not only provides your plant with fresh CO2. It also helps keep the temperature down and reduce humidity – eliminating all the problems (and pests) that come with it.
Read PostRoot Issues - How to spot, fix & prevent
You will inevitably encounter a rootzone issue at some point. With our help, you will spot it early on, fix it, and learn the best practice to prevent future rootzone issues.
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