Hydroponic Library
Hydroponic Systems
DWC, Dutch Buckets and NFC are alien concepts for you? Then get to know the different main technique characteristics here in order to choose the right system for your specific project.
Hydroponic Crops
Do you wonder what is possible to growth with hydroponics? Then dive in and learn about the physiology of herbs, greens and fruiting crops and the challenges growing them in a hydroponic system.
Substrates
A one point, you may also stumble upon the different substrates you are able to use in your future system – learn all about their features to find the most suitable one for your purpose.
Nutrients
Curious how directly sitting in a solution is possibly healthy for plants? In this chapter you will not only learn the plants mechanisms allowing them to absorb nutrients enabling grow, but also what this implies for you as an hydroponic grower.
Environmental Parameter
If placed indoors, what might the plants be missing compared to naturally grown – learn all you have to look out for additionally in order to keep your food healthy and yourself as well.
Electronics
From pH, over temperature and humidity, to EC and specific soluble ions on the sensor side, over peristaltic pumps and lighting on the actuators side, to controllers, IoT platforms and Web Apps – you will find them all here.
System Behavior
Each system has it's advantages and flaws, but in general they all follow the same behavioral patterns – get to know them here, to get your "green thumb" ready.
Problem Management
Strange dots on the upper leaves, insects everywhere, plants not looking healthy or something else – there is a lot to look out for and you learn it here.
DIY Projects
From the huge, fully automated farm in your backyard to the just small DIY growing pot with one plant … there have been done many different projects already, you might want to look into.
Product Links
No matter what you are searching for, there are many different options to get materials, seeds and electronics and a lot more in central Europe.