getting into hydroponics

I have just got into hydroponics and I must say I am really amazed at the results it gave me. I used to grow in soil, but I really don�t think I will bother with soil again. Don�t get me wrong, I have always done pretty well with soil, but it does not compare with the crop that I know I can get with hydro. I must admit that at first I was a bit worried about getting into hydroponics, it sounded really scary and too technical so I am so glad that a friend convinced me to give it a go. He has been shopping with Aquaculture-hydroponics for years and told me about their website,

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He told me that he they would have what they need to start me off. I am currently using their NFT starter kit ââ?¬â??which I must admit my friend is helping me use- but I hope to upgrade and grow more plans as soon as I have more knowledge.

 

Hi ricky, glad to see that somebody else is interested in hydroponics!

Been dabbling in it for a year, but I am only interested in producing plants for the family, so it is only a sort of fun experiment to me.

For this reason it makes no sense to spend money on special equipment, so I thought I would try to see if it works without buying any equipment at all!

It does, and quite pleased with results, but can't honestly say with my arrangement that it has any particular advantage or disadvantage over conventional growing.

But I have managed to grow Balcony Red/Yellow tomatoes in hanging baskets thro' the winter and still producing some now (but not many) using only a mixture of fine grit and perlite. The greenhouse is heated anyway so temp. no problem.

I think for me, the best results were growing radishes (Rudi), and these were amazingly quick and efficient, sowing just a few, twice a week. Other types of radish didn't work for me!

Just my two pennyworth!

 

Hydroponics is an interesting way to grow almost anything except perhaps carrots, potatoes and other root veg.

I`ve dabbled in aquaponics which is even more interesting in that you don`t need chemicals or have to dump the solution down the drain every so often.

The other thing is it`s cheap, natural and most importantly you don`t need to buy overpriced gadgets from so called hydroponics stores

 

<I have recently started working with a company that sells hydroponics, and I am finding it fascinating.>

Yours I think posted in February of this year.

 

No equipment ay?sounds interesting,What do you use for nutrients then?

 

Hi ricky, I send away on the internet for the nutrient powder to add in the watering, which you must have of course, but apart from that I have not bought any equipment at all, just standard flower pots and containers. If you are not in business, then you don't need pumps, pipes and special containers, but it is less convenient. Takes all of about 20 minutes per day! :D

 

I'm using a BudBox as i don't have a garden as I live in London and the It's completely self contained, I spend 1 minute a day checking it, and twice a week i add some more nutrients to the lines which takes about 20 minutes, i would definantly recommend it to any indoor growers!