Hydroponics

system design

Hydroponic System Design for Hot, Humid Climates: What Small Growers Can Learn from Singapore’s Micro-Garden Boom

Hydroponic System Design for Hot, Humid Climates: What Small Growers Can Learn from Singapore’s Micro-Garden Boom The problem hot, humid cities are exposing “Hydroponics

By Jeremy Banks 5 May 2026

Hydroponics

Winter Hydroponics With Minimal Heat: Keep Kratky, DWC & Small Indoor Systems Productive

Winter Hydroponics With Minimal Heat: How to Keep Kratky, DWC and Small Indoor Systems Productive When Temperatures Drop Common Winter Hydroponics Mistakes (And What They

By Jeremy Banks 17 Apr 2026

Hydroponics

Hydroponics in Tiny Apartments: Evidence‑Based Design for Balconies, Windowsills and Indoor Corners

Hydroponics in Tiny Apartments: Evidence‑Based Design for Balconies, Windowsills and Indoor Corners Most apartment growers think they need either a big balcony or an

By Jeremy Banks 15 Apr 2026

troubleshooting

Diagnosing Hydroponic Lettuce Tip Burn in 2026: Light, EC, Airflow and Variety Fixes from Real Grower Cases

Diagnosing Hydroponic Lettuce Tip Burn in 2026: Light, EC, Airflow and Variety Fixes from Real Grower Cases Brown, crispy edges on otherwise fresh hydroponic lettuce

By Jeremy Banks 8 Apr 2026

indoor

Kitchen Counter Hydroponics in 2026: How to Turn Tiny Plug‑and‑Play Systems Into a Serious Herb and Salad Supply

Kitchen Counter Hydroponics in 2026: How to Turn Tiny Plug‑and‑Play Systems Into a Serious Herb and Salad Supply Most people treat a 3

By Jeremy Banks 2 Apr 2026

system design

Salty Soils to Salty Systems: Designing Hydroponic and Aquaponic Setups That Thrive on Brackish Water (2026 Guide)

Salty Soils to Salty Systems: Designing Hydroponic and Aquaponic Setups That Thrive on Brackish Water (2026 Guide) Most growers assume salty water is an instant

By Jeremy Banks 28 Mar 2026

Lighting

LED Spectrum Recipes for Hydroponics (2026): Red:Blue, Far‑Red & UV‑A Settings for Basil, Lettuce and Tomatoes

LED Spectrum Recipes for Hydroponics (2026): Red:Blue, Far‑Red & UV‑A Settings for Basil, Lettuce and Tomatoes Common Mistakes: Treating Spectrum Like an

By Jeremy Banks 18 Mar 2026

Climate design

Climate‑Proof Hydroponic Greenhouses for India’s Heatwaves and Monsoons: Design Lessons from Brio Hydroponics & IIT Guwahati’s Unnati Model Farm

1. The Scenario: When Heatwaves and Monsoons Hit Your Hydroponic Greenhouse Back‑to‑Back “Greenhouse” used to mean protection. In much of India today, a

By Jeremy Banks 24 Feb 2026

urban farming

Rooftop Hydroponic Farms (2026): Load, Waterproofing, Wind Anchoring & Drainage Compliance

Rooftop Hydroponic Farms (2026): Structural Load, Waterproofing, Wind Anchoring and Drainage Compliance for Safe Urban Growing “If the building can hold a swimming pool, it

By Jeremy Banks 23 Feb 2026

LECA

How Often Should You Flush LECA? An EC‑Based Semi‑Hydro SOP to Prevent Salt Buildup and Root Burn

How Often Should You Flush LECA? An EC‑Based Semi‑Hydro/Hydroponics SOP to Prevent Salt Buildup and Root Burn The myth: “Just flush your

By Jeremy Banks 15 Feb 2026

R&D

DIY Hydroponic Root Phenotyping: A Seedling Screening Protocol to Pick Varieties That Thrive Indoors

DIY Hydroponic Root Phenotyping: Stop Guessing, Start Selecting Most indoor growers pick varieties based on catalog photos and yield charts, then act surprised when half

By Jeremy Banks 15 Feb 2026

propagation

Skip the Slow‑Cooker Seed Hack: A Safe, Temperature‑Controlled Germination SOP for Hydroponic Rockwool & Plugs

Skip the Slow‑Cooker Seed Hack: A Safe, Temperature‑Controlled Germination SOP for Hydroponic Rockwool & Plugs 1. Common mistakes: why the slow‑cooker hack

By Jeremy Banks 7 Feb 2026

Hydroponics

Rooftop Hydroponic Farm Design (2026): Load Limits, Wind Anchoring, Waterproofing, Drainage, and Urban Permits

Rooftop Hydroponic Farm Design (2026): Load Limits, Wind Anchoring, Waterproofing, Drainage, and Urban Permits “Rooftop farms are light, it’s only water and pipes” is

By Jeremy Banks 5 Feb 2026

off-grid

Solar-Powered Hydroponics for the Tropics (2026): Batteryless DC Pump Sizing, Heat‑Safe Nutrient Temps, and Reliable Water

Solar-powered hydroponics in the tropics: most people think “just add a panel to a pump and you’re done.” That shortcut is exactly how systems

By Jeremy Banks 31 Jan 2026

Tomatoes

Hydroponic Tomato Nutrient Recipe (2026): Optimize Nitrogen–Sulfur Ratios to Maximize Yield and Flavor

Hydroponic Tomato Nutrient Recipe (2026): Optimize Nitrogen–Sulfur Ratios to Maximize Yield and Flavor The Scenario: Your Tomatoes Look Fine, But The Flavor Isn’t

By Jeremy Banks 19 Jan 2026