Hydroponic gardening takes place in a growing medium rather than the soil. This type of gardening can be done indoors or outdoors and any time of the year or year round. Learn the basics of this gardening method so that you can begin collecting the hydroponic gardening supplies you will need to have a successful gardening experience.
Growing Medium
The first thing to decide is what type of growing medium you will be using for your plants. Because so many choices are out there, many beginning gardeners find the easiest way to begin is to use the rock wool blocks which directly hold the seeds. These blocks come in several different sizes, depending on the type and size of your crop. If you like, you can begin with smaller blocks and then transplant them into larger blocks as the seedlings grow. Another common type of growing medium is expanded clay. This is as available as rock wool.
Nutrient Solution
These types of growing medium do not provide any sort of nutrient for your plants. Therefore, you will also need a nutrient solution in your hydroponic gardening supplies. This nutrient solution will keep your plants strong and healthy.
You can mix your own nutrient solution according to the needs of what you are growing. However, this can become quite expensive as you will need to purchase different fertilizers as well as an accurate weight device so that you mix your solutions correctly. Ready made nutrient solutions are available at any garden center that carries hydroponic supplies.
Lighting
If you are doing your hydroponic vegetable gardening outside you will have the sun to supply the light you need. If you will be gardening indoors, you will need to add some artificial lighting to your list of hydroponic gardening supplies.
Many different types of lighting are available, but some will affect your electric bill more than others. Choose lighting that is not only energy efficient but also comfortable to work around. The lights will be on constantly so consider that when choosing.
Getting started with the right hydroponic gardening supplies makes year round gardening very possible.
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