Most automated systems installed in closed hydroponic systems use injectors rather than proportioners. A simplified diagram of where to install such a system is provided...
Fertilizer solubility is one of the key elements in making hydroponic nutrient stock solutions. If you know the fertilizer solubility, you can make optimum stock...
Not all fertilizers are pure. Some have impurities, such as clay, silt and sand particles, also called “carriers”, that do not provide any nutrients to...
Liquid fertilizers are treated slightly different than granular fertilizers. They do not have impurities, but their density or specific gravity need to be taken into...
The first question would be where to start and with what element. The following procedure should be followed. Always start with the element phosphorus and...
Stock solutions are essential component of any hydroponic farm. Imagine a system, 5,000 m² in size growing tomatoes. The estimated number of plants would be...
First it is important to understand which nutrients are included in the various fertilizers and in what amounts. It is important to distinguish between macro...
NITROGEN Toxicity Symptoms Plants are dark green in colour with excessive amount of foliage Root growth is restricted Reduced flowering and seed production Plants wilt...