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Hydroponic Growing
Lettuce (Hydroponics)
The classic first crop -- cut-and-come-again leaves in 3-5 weeks. Difficulty 1/3.
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Lucky Bamboo in Water (Hydroponics)
The dracaena sold in water with pebbles -- no soil needed. Difficulty 1/3.
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Microgreens (Hydroponics)
Tiny seedlings harvested at 2 inches in 7-14 days. Difficulty 1/3.
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Mint (Hydroponics)
Vigorous and forgiving; contains itself or it takes over. Difficulty 1/3.
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Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) (Hydroponics)
A thin film of nutrient flows through sloped channels past the roots. Difficulty 3/3.
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Hydroponic Nutrients: A, B, and pH
What the two-part nutrient does and why pH ties it all together.
Hydroponic Growing
Hydroponic Nutrients Guide for Healthy Plants
Master hydroponic nutrients: N-P-K, micronutrients, 3-part vs all-in-one, pH control, reading PPM, and fixing common deficiencies with ease for healthy plants.
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pH Management (Hydroponics)
Most crops want a nutrient pH of 5.5-6.5 so roots can absorb food. Difficulty 2/3.
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Pothos in Water (Hydroponics)
Grow a pothos cutting long-term in a jar of plain water. Difficulty 1/3.
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Preventing Algae (Hydroponics)
Green slime in the reservoir steals nutrients and breeds pests. Difficulty 1/3.
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Spinach (Hydroponics)
Quick, mild greens that prefer cooler nutrient temperatures. Difficulty 2/3.
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Strawberries (Hydroponics)
Day-neutral varieties fruit for months under grow lights. Difficulty 3/3.
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Watercress (Hydroponics)
Peppery and fast in constantly flowing water. Difficulty 2/3.
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Hydroponics for Beginners: Soil-Free Plant Care
New to hydroponics? Learn the easiest soil-free systems for home, what supplies you need to start, and how to set up your first water garden on a budget.
Plant Pests & Diseases
Identifying Plant Pests Early
The first tiny signs that tell you a pest has arrived -- before it spreads.
Hydroponic Growing
Indoor Hydroponic Lettuce: Grow Salad on Your Counter
Grow crisp lettuce and fresh herbs indoors with hydroponics. Our guide covers varieties, light hours, nutrient strength, harvest cycles, and avoiding bolting.
Low-Light Indoor Plants
Iron Cross Begonia Care Guide (Begonia masoniana)
How to grow Iron Cross Begonia (Begonia masoniana): light, watering every ~12 days, soil, temperature, and propagation.
Succulent Care
Jade Plant Care Guide: Grow a Lucky Bonsai
Learn jade plant care for Crassula ovata: bright light for a compact bonsai look, smart watering, pruning for shape, easy leaf propagation, and long life.
Succulent Care
Jade Plant Care Guide (Crassula ovata)
How to grow Jade Plant (Crassula ovata): light, watering every ~21 days, soil, temperature, and propagation.
Succulent Care
Jelly Bean Plant Care Guide (Sedum pachyphyllum)
How to grow Jelly Bean Plant (Sedum pachyphyllum): light, watering every ~16 days, soil, temperature, and propagation.
Succulent Care
Kalanchoe Care: 2 Species for Beginners
A round-up of 2 Kalanchoe varieties worth growing, with the key care difference between them.
Succulent Care
Kiwi Aeonium Care Guide (Aeonium kiwi)
How to grow Kiwi Aeonium (Aeonium kiwi): light, watering every ~14 days, soil, temperature, and propagation.
Hydroponic Growing
Kratky Method: The Easiest Soil-Free Way to Grow
Learn the Kratky method step by step: a passive, pump-free hydroponic system for lettuce and herbs. No air stones, no electricity, just fresh food at home.
Hydroponic Growing
The Kratky Method: Passive Hydroponics
Grow without pumps or power using the simplest hydroponic technique.