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Hydroponics sounds high-tech but the beginner version is simply plants in water with the right nutrients. These guides walk you through setups you can run on a kitchen counter.
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Grow Pothos in Water: A Beginner's Care Guide
Learn how to propagate pothos in water and keep it thriving long term. Our beginner guide covers jar setup, water changes, nutrients, and when to pot up.
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Basil (Hydroponics)
Aromatic and fast; pinch flowers to keep leaves coming. Difficulty 1/3.
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Clay Pebbles (Hydroponics)
Expanded clay balls anchor roots and hold moisture in flood systems. Difficulty 1/3.
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Deep Water Culture (DWC) (Hydroponics)
Roots hang in an aerated nutrient reservoir -- the simplest active system. Difficulty 2/3.
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Dwarf Tomatoes (Hydroponics)
Compact determinates that fruit in a bucket system. Difficulty 3/3.
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Hydroponic Herbs on Your Kitchen Windowsill
Grow basil, mint, and parsley hydroponically on your windowsill. Our guide covers light hours, gentle nutrient doses, harvest cycles, and a fresh herb supply.
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Hydroponic Nutrients (Hydroponics)
A two-part A/B nutrient provides the 13 elements plants need in water. Difficulty 2/3.
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Kale (Hydroponics)
Nutrient-dense and cold-tolerant; flavour sweetens in cool air. Difficulty 2/3.
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Kratky Method (Hydroponics)
Passive, pump-free hydro: a fixed reservoir with an air gap the roots grow into. Difficulty 1/3.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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I Grew Bok Choy 3 Ways in Hydroponics: The Results
I ran bok choy in Kratky, deep water culture, and NFT at the same time. Here are the harvest weights, days to maturity, and which system I would run again.
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Growing Cilantro Hydroponically: A Fast 30-Day Guide
Learn to grow cilantro hydroponically in DWC or NFT with exact EC 1.0-1.6, pH 6.0-6.7, and 12-16h of light for a reliable 30-45 day seed-to-harvest schedule.
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Growing Cucumbers Hydroponically: A Step-by-Step Guide
Parthenocarpic cucumbers thrive in water. Get the pH, EC, temperature and light numbers right, pick the right system, and harvest crisp fruits in 8 to 10 weeks.