FAQ/INFO

What is Hydrogardening?

Hydrogardening is the method of growing plants without soil. The plants thrive on the nutrient solution alone. The growing medium merely acts as support for the plants and their root systems, and perhaps to hold moisture around the roots. The growing medium, if any, is often totally inert.

Is Hydrogardening complicated?

As long as you follow product directions and keep to a few simple regular steps your plants will thrive. Once a gardener gets used to the routine you will be amazed at how simple it is. Our systems come complete with an EC meter which measures the electro conductivity of the water eliminating all guess work. If the plants are fed correctly, they will thrive.

What are the advantages of Hydrogardening versus soil grow plants?

No soil means there are no weeds or soil borne pests or disease. Plants will be able to achieve the optimum nutrient and moisture levels in the hydrogarden’ system, this has several advantages: healthier plants, faster growing plants, and more resistant plants as they will not become stressed though lack of water or nutrition. The root systems will stay smaller in hydroponically grown plants; the plant will concentrate on developing plant mass and the desired produce or flower; this can result in 30% faster growth. This will also enable the grower to have more plants in a given area. Hydroponically grown plants never get root bound, so will rarely need repotting..

What type of plants can be grown in hydrogardens?

Anything can easily be grown, but some make more sense than others. Plants we recommend are; tomatoes, strawberries, peppers, hot chillies, lettuce, chard, cucumbers, courgettes, broccoli, beans, peas, herbs, as well as all types of flowers and house plants. Root crops such as potatoes or carrots are more difficult to grow and are less cost effective due their low price in the shops.

I am concerned about healthy eating and the current publicity concerning pesticide residues, is hydro grown produce any healthier?

Many people are concerned about pesticide residues. Recent reports indicated that a third of all conventional fruit and vegetables bought at supermarkets contained pesticide residues. A typical soil grown lettuce will have been treated with an average of 11 pesticide applications before it reaches the shops. Even with organic produce there is no guarantee of a pesticide free product; The only GUARANTEED way to ensure you have pesticide free produce is to grow your own and therefore be in control of all inputs yourself.

Can plants be grown organically in hydrogardens?

Hydroponic nutrients are salts that are mined from the earth. They go through a refining process to remove all foreign matter creating a pure mineral element. These mineral elements are salts in their purest form exactly the same nutrients as what the plant roots are seeking in the ground after microbes and bacteria have completed the composting process.

Should you prefer to use a nutrient in its more basic form, then a blend of worm tea and an organic plant food in solution is recommended, which our systems are designed to accommodate.

Do you really get higher yields in less time?

Yes ! The plant is receiving everything it needs, and therefore tends to be healthier, faster growing and generally more productive.

The Benefits of Hydrogardening

· Easy care and low maintenance

· Fresher healthier veggies and herbs

· Raised bed for wheelchair bound and back problem gardeners

· Year round gardening

· Conserves water.

· It is clean

· Digging/weeding is eliminated.

· More plants per given area.

· Enhanced flavour of crops.