Hydroponic Grow Guide

Hydroponics is for everyone. Gardeners, teachers, students, or anyone with an affinity for plants can learn to grow hydroponically and reap the amazing benefits first-hand. For more information about Hydroponics, please see our information pages listed below. For any product inquires or questions please Contact Us or stop by our store located in Loveland, Colorado.

• Hydroponics Information
• Intro to Hydroponics
• Hydroponic Glossary
• Nutrient Solution
• pH Testing

The name hydroponics suggests plants grown in water, and that method is used. But it really refers to any method of horticulture that doesn't use soil, usually in a highly artificial setting. So, it's sometimes called soil-less controlled environment agriculture.

Advantages of Indoor Gardening

There are many reasons why indoor gardening is increasing in popularity. When set up right, a good hydroponic growing system can be much more economical and efficient than a traditional soil garden. Here are some of the benefits of growing indoors:

• Fruits and vegetables grown indoors with hydroponic gardens have been shown to contain more vitamins and usually taste better than soil grown produce.
• Indoor gardening allows you to grow year-round, especially useful for those in extreme cold or hot climates.
• Larger numbers of plants can be grown in small spaces because less space is required between plants. Most hydroponic growing systems can be adapted to fit in oddly-shaped areas, allowing greater flexibility.
• Eliminating soil reduces the risk of disease and drastically cuts water usage. Indoor hydroponic systems are usually easier to maintain than soil gardens because there is no soil prep work required (weeding, tilling, etc.)

Best Plants for Indoor Gardening
Another great part of indoor gardening is the variety of plants you can grow. The year-round capabilities of hydroponic growing systems allow you to rotate your crops in any way you choose, not at the whims of the weather. Vegetable such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and lettuce are a natural fit for indoor gardening. Herb gardens can also work well for very small spaces (even as small as a windowsill).