What is Aquaculture
There are a few different ways to classify hydroponic systems, and one way is to determine where in the world the nutrients come from. The category, “Nutrient Derivations” includes three sources of...
View ArticleWhat is Aquaponics
Welcome back! Let’s keep discussing the different categories of hydroponics. If you haven’t read our Foundation of Hydroponics article, check it out first, then meet back here. Just to recap, the...
View ArticleHow Plants Uptake Nutrients
Nutrients play an important role in many plant processes. Nitrogen, for example, is a component of both amino acids (the building blocks of protein) and chlorophyll (the green pigment present in all...
View ArticleOrganic Does Not Mean “No Pesticides”
Many people believe that organic produce does not contain pesticides, which is a common misconception. In order to become certified organic, 95% of the chemicals a farm uses must be certified organic....
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An EzGro Garden At Amalie Arena
Towers Provide Fresh Produce at Hockey Arena What types of food do you eat while watching an ice hockey game at a stadium? For most people, the answer would be pizza, chicken wings and beer. A hockey...
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Best Light for Plant Growth
We all know that light is crucial for plant growth, but many growers don’t know what to look for when choosing light bulbs, or why their plants need a specific type of light. In this article, we’ll...
View ArticleAttracting Beneficial Insects
There are millions of species of insects, all trying to survive in the world. When insects cause harm to humans or the things we care about (plants, animals, buildings, etc.), they are considered...
View ArticleEC vs TDS
A quick answer to why we should use EC instead of TDS The debate over EC and TDS has been an ongoing issue for a long time. These two measurements are used to determine the strength of hydroponic...
View ArticleHydroponic Nutrients
Fertilizer vs. Hydroponic Nutrients In order to begin a discussion on hydroponic nutrients, it’s important to first distinguish the difference between the terms fertilizer and hydroponic nutrient....
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Texas farm goes vertical to net tall yields
RED ROCK — In an area of Texas known by locals as “East of Weird” because of its proximity to progressive Austin, a farm is yielding many bushels of fruit and vegetables on a space no larger than a...
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