Hydroponics Garden

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Posted by admin | Posted in Hydroponics & Seed Starting | Posted on 01-02-2008

Hydroponics Garden

Basic Indoor hydroponics Gardening Guide - Plants Growth Factors

Complete freedom from environmental factors gives indoor hydroponic gardening its ultimate advantage. All the elements needed for optimum plant growth are provided by the indoor hydroponic gardening system. Light, temperature, pH, CO2 and Oxygen are important factors that should be considered in planning your indoor hydroponic garden system.

Light and Photosynthesis

Essential sugars are created by plants through photosynthesis which is the process of converting carbon dioxide, water and nutrients into energy. Light is considered the most important factor because it provides energy for this chemical reaction. Studies show that an increase in light intensity directly increases the amount of sugar produced. This steadily goes up till the saturation point for light is reached by the plant. Increasing the level of light received by the plant should also be considered. Normally, a plant receives around 8-12 hours of sunlight in a day depending on the season. Plant exposure to this amount of light received in a day should be maintained in an indoor hydroponic garden system. Spacing is also important, be sure that they don’t block the light and ensure all plants received equal amount of light.

Plants not receiving enough grow light will have lasting negative effects on its growth even when corrected. Some characteristics are stems which are spindly and elongated leaving them ineffective in supporting plant growth. A decrease in the amount and size of the leaves is also one problem. More damaging effects of improper lighting are a decrease or absence of fruits, decreased overall quality and a change into a yellowish pigmentation for the plant.

Carbon Dioxide also plays a major role in Photosynthesis. Plants utilize the CO2 present in the atmosphere than anything else. CO2 systems are available which increase the levels of CO2 in your indoor hydroponic garden system

Good ventilation should also be considered as they maintain temperature and a steady fresh supply of CO2 and oxygen at all times. Complex setups require more complicated ventilation systems but an oscillating fan set on the same timer as the lights would ensure airflow that eventually allows for optimal plant nutrients in an hydroponic system.

Starting a Hydroponics garden?

Is there an informational website that gives tips on starting your own hydroponics garde, preferrably form scratch? I dont want an expensive kit, just want to know how to construct my own.

You can try this site.

http://www.howtohydroponics.com/

But honestly, do a search on the weed growing forums. They are very innovative and knowledgeable because they do this all the time.

For your basic hydroponics garden all you really need is something to hold your growing medium, a tank for the water nutrient, an air stone and pump for the nutrient water and a submersible water pump for the ebb and flow system if that's the setup you choose.

If you're doing it indoors, you'll also need grow lights and an air fan to replenish the air in the room.

Other than that you can be as creative as you like. It can be as simple as a couple of plastic containers and a hose or as elaborate as your pocket or imagination will take you. If you just want to do it yourself, you can probably find everything you need at your local bib box hardware store.