Growing

Although there are ideal EC values for each plant type, this does not mean that a range of plants, all technically requiring different strength nutrients, cannot be grown in a home situation together. The grower simply lists the range of EC values and picks an average value. For most home systems this value is between 1.2EC and 2.0EC depending upon the requirements of the predominant crop types ...

Hard water results primarily from excess calcium, magnesium, sodium and other minerals dissolved in the ground water. Too much of any of these can greatly alter the mineral nutrient balance in the root zone and nutrient reservoirs. Sodium, for instance, competes with Potassium and you may end up with Potassium deficiency symptoms like brown leaf tips and less than optimal growth ...

With the introduction of the BIOCANNA products it is now possible to grow organic crops in a controlled manner. BIOCANNA products make it possible to control growth of crops, instead of just ‘waiting to see what happens’. It’s obvious that our consumers appreciate organic products – we see demand increasing and read that our clients are ha ...

When our plants are looking unhappy, we immediately suspect they’ve been attacked by a pest or disease. It is, of course, important to rule out such problems but, if leaves are discoloured or distorted and you can’t see an obvious cause, it’s also possible that the problem is caused by a nutrient deficiency. What is a nutrient deficiency? Plants must be ...

The hydroponics gardening has revolutionized Australians when it comes to growing fresh food. The system allows for soil-less, efficient wat ...

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The importance of root maintenance to a healthy root system cannot be overstated. All successful growth begins with a well-developed and flourishing root mass. Roots play a crucial role in a plant’s physiology performing key functions such as absorption of water, minerals and other soluble and gaseous compounds. Roots also act to stabilize and anchor the plants and assist in keeping t ...

Growing up in a family of 13, Phillip Vo ...

“ You are what you eat ,” they say. And that’s what Ajay Naik, a Goa-based hydroponic farmer, believes in. After quitting his job and giving up his company, this soft ...

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Gardeners have been saving seed ever since we settled into one place and started growing our own food. Thanks to seed saving, and passing them down from one generation to the next, we have the heirloom seeds and plant varieties that are so prized today. It’s only since the end of World War II that growers have had the option of buying affordab ...

Once lettuce plant can produce enough seeds to last you for many seasons. In this video, Khang will show you how to save lettuce seeds and use them. ...

If you care deeply about your health and want to try a new and delicious food that can help you drop a few kilos, you're going to want to pick up a bag of hemp hearts. These are raw hemp seeds that have the hull or shell removed, leaving a small, soft and chewy, mild-tasting, nutty seed that's easier to digest than hemp seeds. Here are three r ...

Alongside the bustling crowds of shoppers on Clapham High Street in south London, there is a lift shaft. Take a ride 120 feet down into the dark underbelly of London and you come out into a curved-roof cavern, lined neatly with shelves and lit with an eerie pink light. ...

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In the world of beer, one ingredient reigns supreme: hops. The modern craft brewing movement has been led by hop innovators in many ways, and yet it re ...

University of Maryland/Department of Energy Before your product reaches your fridge, it goes through a chai ...

Vertical farming is a revolutionary approach used to produce food and medicinal plants in vertically stacked layers such as in a skyscraper, used warehouse, or shipping container. It facilitates huge quantity of nutritious and quality fresh food without relying on favorable weather, high water usage, skilled labor, and high soil fertility. Mor ...