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Article 4-1 Ozone Generators

First up you put out a great informative magazine, I wish I had been handed sooner. I have read with interest on your u.v. ozonation.. I have a room 3mts x 3.6mts and produce 1 1/2 to 2 lb per plant with 4 plants in the room. yes, rank smell is chronic can one of these u.v ozonators placed in [ read more ]

Article 4-1 Green Growth Plants Into Short Day Crop Production Plants

We use our green growth stage to grow our plants “big enough” for crop production. “Big enough” means different things to different growers (a few inches tall for one grower and several feet tall for another). But the time will come when our green plants have reached their “target size”: they are big enough to shift gears again – from [ read more ]

Article 4-1 Foundation for Maximum Yield

Ask an experienced grower to describe a perfect crop plant, and this is what he would say: Vigorous, active growth. Healthy: no bugs or disease problems. Sturdy, compact shape. Good established branch structure. Healthy, deep root system. Can use high light levels. Able to take up and use very strong fertilizers. Can benefit from increased C02 levels. Makes good use [ read more ]

Article 4-1 Commercial Systems

I’m interested in setting up a small commercial hydroponic system for strawberries. An NFT seems to be the way to go. Can a strawberry crown with roots, like what you get from a nursery, be placed directly into an NFT system to start it? Can an NFT system be set up outside in warm weather? Any info/pictures would be greatly [ read more ]

Article 4-1 Do I Need More Light

Hello. I’m wanting to know would you recommend adding more light in my 10×12 area because I’ve read that more light means more yield in the end? I’m working in a 10×12 room with around 16 plants in a 4×5 area just under the light which is a 1000 watt HPS lamp. The area is well ventilated and has plenty [ read more ]

Article 4-1 Trimming Technique

Hello.. Love your magazine.. I was wondering if you could answer a few questions for me First. Do you suggest stripping off most of the leaves on the plants after a few weeks into bloom so that the flowers get the maximum light? People have varied opinions.. And should leaves with a reddish purple stem by trimmed off? Finally, do [ read more ]

Article 3-5 Root Rot

Perhaps you can help me by giving me information on combating root rot in my hydroponic garden. This has just started about one month ago but I have lost many plants at this point. The culprit is root rot. How do I stop it? I love your magazine and have learned lots from it. Thanks, Lynn T. Lynn: Rot, or [ read more ]

Article 3-5 Do You Know About CO2

by Cindy Rae, Compliments of Homegrown Hydroponics Imagine that first bite of a sweet, succulent, ripe tomato picked fresh from your garden. The warm juice runs down your chin as a delightful explosion of flavor awakens dormant taste buds. In our harsh climate, fresh tomatoes can usually be enjoyed for only a few short weeks of the year. Then it’s [ read more ]

Article 3-5 I am growing in Sunshine Mix

I am growing in sunshine #4 and coconut fiber mix. I use Supernatural regularly but have poor quality well water as a result plants are showing signs of nutrient deficiency/buildup. The leaves turn yellow, go spotty, curl up, are dry and fall off. Younger plants are not growing as they should. The problem we figure is the poor water. Because [ read more ]

Article 3-5 Hydroponic Orchids

by Cindy Rae There are few things more magnificent than an Orchid. The delicate blooms display nature’s most intricate work in a spectacular array of colours and shapes. The exposed thick white roots and rich texture and shape of the waxed leaves add to the orchid’s appeal. These unique and exotic plants are fascinating to look at and pleasure to [ read more ]