System design

hydroponics

Balcony Hydroponics, Safely: Wind Load, Weight, Drainage and HOA/Code Compliance for 3D‑Printed Stackable NFT/Drip (2026 Guide)

Balcony Hydroponics, Safely: Wind Load, Weight, Drainage and HOA/Code Compliance for 3D‑Printed Stackable NFT/Drip (2026 Guide) 1. Common mistakes balcony growers make

By Jeremy Banks 7 Jan 2026

hydroponics

Camera-Based Plant Health Monitoring for Indoor Hydroponics (2026): Calibrated RGB Workflow to Catch Deficiencies, Tipburn Risk, and Track Growth Without Expensive Sensors

Most growers trust their eyes. That’s exactly why they miss early stress. By the time chlorosis is obvious, tipburn shows up, or growth stalls

By Jeremy Banks 7 Jan 2026

hydroponics

Build an Off-Grid Indoor Hydroponic Greens Kit: Low-Power LEDs, DC Pumps, Water & Nutrient Storage for Climate Emergencies (2026)

“High-tech” is not what saves your salad during a blackout Most people think a climate-proof home means bigger batteries, smarter fridges, and an app for

By Jeremy Banks 5 Jan 2026

Aquaponics

Aquaponics Ammonia Control: Do Plants Remove Ammonia? Biofilter Sizing, Best Plants, and NH3/TAN Monitoring

Aquaponics Ammonia Control: Stop Betting On Plants To Fix A Biofilter Problem “Plants will take care of the ammonia.” That line has crashed more aquaponics

By Jeremy Banks 30 Dec 2025

System design

Design Self‑Cleaning Hydroponic Pipelines (2026): Materials, Surface Finish, Flow Velocity & Smart Flush Protocols

Most growers think biofilm is just a cleaning problem. In 2026, it’s really a design problem. If your manifolds keep sliming up, your EC

By Jeremy Banks 30 Dec 2025

hydroponics

Build a Microalgae Side‑Loop for Hydroponics: Nitrate/Phosphate Polishing and CO2 Buffering Without Biofilm

Common Mistakes: Trying To Run Algae Inside The Main Hydro System “Algae in hydroponics” usually means trouble: slimy roots, clogged emitters, pH drift, and mystery

By Jeremy Banks 27 Dec 2025

Aquaponics

Aquaponics Tank Geometry That Self‑Scours: Round vs Rectangular, Tangential Inlets & Center Drains for Low‑Maintenance Solids Control

Aquaponics “Self‑Cleaning” Tanks: Why Shape And Flow Beat Gadgets Every Time Most people searching for a “self‑cleaning fish tank” are being sold gadgets

By Jeremy Banks 22 Dec 2025

Regulations

Sri Lanka’s New Irrigation Pipe Networks: Hydroponic & Greenhouse Connection Guide (Permits, Water Treatment, RO Brine, Drought-Proofing)

Sri Lanka’s new irrigation pipes won’t automatically drought-proof your greenhouse Most Sri Lankan growers see “more water” and think the problem is solved.

By Jeremy Banks 20 Dec 2025

hydroponics

Hydroponic Cotton That Actually Works: Greenhouse Design, Nutrients, Pollination, and Yield Targets (2026 Europe Playbook)

Hydroponic Cotton That Actually Works: Greenhouse Design, Nutrients, Pollination, and Yield Targets (2026 Europe Playbook) "Hydroponic cotton is just a tech demo; you can&

By Jeremy Banks 16 Dec 2025

Regulations

Hydroponics in Saudi Arabia (2026): Cooling 45°C Heat, Desalinated Water Remineralization, and a Permit & Market Checklist

Hydroponics in Saudi Arabia (2026): Cooling 45°C Heat, Desalinated Water Remineralization, and a Permit & Market Checklist The Saudi twist: not just “desert growing”

By Jeremy Banks 13 Dec 2025

System design

DIY Semi‑Hydro Self‑Watering Grow Bags (SIP): Convert Sack Farming into a High‑Yield, Low‑Water System

DIY Semi‑Hydro Self‑Watering Grow Bags (SIP): Convert Sack Farming into a High‑Yield, Low‑Water System The common mistakes that waste water and

By Jeremy Banks 9 Dec 2025

hydroponics

How to Build a Community Hydroponic Farm: Design, Power, Water, Costs, and Training (2025–2026 Blueprint)

Common Mistakes Most community hydroponic projects don’t fail because the technology is too complex. They fail because the build, the budget, and the people

By Jeremy Banks 9 Dec 2025

DWC

DWC Aeration Manifold Design That Actually Works: Uniform DO Without Wasting Power

DWC Aeration Manifold Design That Actually Works: Uniform DO Without Wasting Power “Just add more airstones” is some of the most expensive bad advice in

By Jeremy Banks 8 Dec 2025

Nutrients

Organic Nutrients in Hydroponics Without the Slime: Safe Recipes, Filtration, and Side‑Loop Mineralization for NFT & DWC

Organic Nutrients In Hydroponics Without The Slime: Safe Recipes, Filtration, And Side‑Loop Mineralization For NFT & DWC “If it’s organic, it must be

By Jeremy Banks 7 Dec 2025

Vertical

Hydroponic Living Walls for Restaurants & Retail: Design, Irrigation, Lighting, and Code Compliance (2025 Guide)

Hydroponic Living Walls for Restaurants & Retail: Design, Irrigation, Lighting, and Code Compliance (2025 Guide) Most commercial living walls fail for the same reason: they

By Jeremy Banks 7 Dec 2025