I’m going to review the Aerogarden Extra Elite, an aeroponic system small enough to fit on your kitchen counter, but first a small mention about aeroponic systems! As i’ve mentioned before, aeroponic systems are the future of hydroponics. In fact i will go as far as to say that aeroponics are the future of gardening period! While admittedly aeroponics is still in its infancy, the potential is huge. There is no other gardening system in the world that creates results so fast and so spectacularly. Please read my article i’ve linked to above to hear my rantings and ravings. If you’re unfamiliar with aeroponics then i’ll quickly summarize what it [...]

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You may or may not need hydroponic growing medium depending on what hydroponic system you’re using. For example, the wick system and ebb and flow systems both require hydroponic grow medium, whereas the NFT system and water culture system do not! How Does Hydroponic Growing Medium Work? The purpose of hydroponic grow medium is to provide support for the root system. It serves to provide oxygen, water and nutrients to the roots. There are three factors which contribute to the roots’ ability to grow in a substrate, these are pH, texture and nutrient content. The texture of a given substrate is governed by its size and structure. A substrate with [...]

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After first installing a hydroponic exhaust fan in my new hydroponic grow tent, i then needed to find a suitable hydroponic intake fan in order to complete the air circulation cycle for my new hydroponic strawberries. After researching a few different fans, i settled on the Bionaire BW2300 Twin Window Fan with Remote Control! My review of the Bionaire BW2300 is below: What Is The Bionaire BW2300 Twin Window Fan With Remote Control And How Does It Work? In essence the Bionaire BW2300 a fan that brings in air from the outside to the inside. They can be placed in windows or walls, greenhouses or like me you can place [...]

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I operate several small and medium sized hydroponic grow tents and i needed to install an exhaust fan into my new tent which I’m using to grow strawberries. All hydroponic tents need exhaust fans and so i was willing to put in some research to find the best fan to fit my needs, after looking at several in-line extraction fans i finally purchased the LED Wholesalers GYO2401 6-Inch 206 CFM Air Duct Inline Centrifugal Hydroponic Exhaust Fan! Here is my review of the LED Wholesalers GYO2401: What Is The LED Wholesalers GYO2401 6-Inch 206 CFM Air Duct In-line Centrifugal Hydroponic Exhaust Fan And How Does It Work? Well put simply, [...]

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I do lots of home hydroponics and i thought it was time to give aeroponics a go! Setting an aeroponic system up from scratch is supposed to be fiddly using tents, lights and not to mention stands. So i wanted a complete all in one system that would be easy to set up, use and maintain. After carrying out lots of research into various aeroponic systems, my search finally brought me to the AeroGarden 2500-01S Pro 100 with Gourmet Herb Seed Kit! What Is The Aerogarden Pro 100 And How Does It Work? The Aerogarden Pro 100 is an all in one aeroponic grow system that has everything you need [...]

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4 x 4′ Mylar Hydroponic Grow Tent Hydro Box Hut GYO1008 I wanted to try out a new hydroponic grow tent for my tomatoes! I needed one that was a decent size, was reliable and most importantly not very expensive. Hydroponics is a professional hobby of mine so i also didn’t want to go for any from the budget range that wouldn’t last very long, so i went up to the next level and looked at the mid range grow tents. After looking at many online reviews and carrying out research, my search finally brought me to the Mylar Hydroponic Grow Tent GYO1008! So here is my review of the [...]

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I’ve been using grow lights on my hydroponic vegetables for many years with a great deal of success. When I decided to expand a new area of my basement to grow some basil I had to get an extra set of grow lights! I needed something light, easy to use, adjustable and as low cost as possible so I looked around at a few different manufacturers and merchants both online and out in the real world. My search finally brought me to the Hydrofarm Jump Start T5 Grow Light System! Here is my review of the T5 Grow Lights. What Is The Hydrofarm Jump Start T5 Grow Light System And [...]

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I use a heat mat every year to germinate my seeds, in fact I have been using the Hydrofarm Seedling Heat Mat for 3 years. I own several of them and it’s something I’ve been happy with up to this point. Here is my Hydrofarm Seedling Heat Mat review: What Is The Hydrofarm Seedling Heat Mat And How Does It Work? Most seeds require warmth to germinate and sticking them by a window often isn’t enough. If you grow all year round, hydroponically or in a green house for example then you’ll really struggle to germinate seeds in the cold weather. At this stage seeds don’t really need light, but [...]

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I was wanting to start testing some growth supplements to use on my hydroponically grown tomatoes. I came upon the Superthrive Plant Vitamin Hormone Supplement after reading it was like anabolic steroids for plants! So I began two fresh trays of tomato seeds (globe tomatoes), using the same grow light and very similar hydroponic systems and set ups. The two trays i used were the Hydrofarm EMSYST! Tray 1 contains 1 capful of Superthrive Plant Vitamin Hormone Supplement (topped up every 2 to 3 days) and tray 2 simply water! All other things were kept constant so this is as near a scientific test as possible. I have never carried [...]

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Emily’s Electric Garden System Review I was looking for a small hydroponic gardening system for my son, who’s just starting out in this hobby. I needed something small so that it was easily manageable and also something inexpensive. Since he’s only starting out, and he may quite easily give up on this like he did the guitar, I didn’t want to invest in anything too expensive just in case. If he likes his new hobby, then he can always upgrade later on. I looked at a few small hydroponic systems, however my search finally brought me to the Hydrofarm EMSYST Emily’s Electric Garden System! It is small, just right for [...]

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