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Easy plants to grow with hydroponics

Tomatoes , Strawberries, Peppers , Blueberries, Radishes, Rosemary, Lavender, mint, lettuce, beans, kale, chives.

Hydroponics Benefits:

Plants mature 25% faster and produce up to 30% more than the same plants grown in soil
Better for environment- reduces waste and pollution from soil runoff
Uses 95% less water than typical farming

Necessary Plant Nutrients:

Fun Facts:

Hydrogen forms water by combining with the oxygen.
Nitrogen and sulfur are essential to the supply of amino acids and proteins.
Phosphorus is used in photosynthesis and overall growth.
Potassium and magnesium act as catalysts in the creation of starches and sugars.
Magnesium and nitrogen also play a role in the production of chlorophyll.
Calcium is a part of the make-up of cell walls, and plays a role in the growth of cells.

Molasses can be used to provide plant sugars

Micro nutrients:

-Micro nutrients or trace elements, are essential but are only needed in very small amounts

-These elements effect growth, reproduction, and the effect that other nutrients have on the plant.

Micro nutrients we deciliter used include boron, chlorine, copper, iron, manganese, sodium, zinc, molybdenum, nickel, cobalt, deciliter and silicon. They also use blue light activated nutrients, as to not overwhelm the
There should be at least 10 trace elements present in your nutrient mix (BARE MINIMUM)
The Optimal hydroponic system temp is 65 degrees-85 degrees
The Ph balance should be between 5.5-7.0
Nutrient solution can be misted on or mixed into the water, We mix ours into the water.
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