Best Hydroponic Gardening Tips -
The Short List
Know what equipment you need and why
Know the nutritional requirements of your plants
Know the light/photoperiod requirements of your plants
Use a professional three part hydroponic nutrients product
Do not use additional nutrient additives your first time
Have a written plan/feeding schedule before you start
Have all necessary equipment and nutrients before you start
Garden indoors when it is 55*F or less outdoors (or use AC)
Keep the ballast for your lights in a different room
Check and adjust your nutrient reservoir solution every day
Minimize light exposure to your nutrient solution
Have an extra reservoir of plain water waiting for your next nutrient change
Change your water and nutrients completely every two weeks
Use a digital timer to control your dark period
Keep your dark period completely dark and un-interrupted
Clean and sterilize your system between crops
Quarantine new plants for two weeks before adding to your garden
Do not visit your garden after visiting another garden or being outdoors
Do not allow pets in your garden
Visit your garden after a shower and a fresh change of clothes
Make any visitors to your garden follow these same rules
Put a screen or filter over your air intake and exhaust (if outdoors)