hydroponic

400 Watt Electronic Switchable Ballast Hydroponic Grow

noreply@blogger.com (Asih) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:16:00 +0000

400 Watt Electronic Switchable Ballast Hydroponic Grow Lamp System with Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium HPS Light Bulbs, Cord + Hanger, GYO2002

This 400W hydroponics lighting system represents the best value grow light. Its advanced electronic ballast supports both High Pressure Sodium (HPS) and Metal Halide (MH) bulbs, giving the grower the flexibility to choose the best selection simply by changing the bulb, instead of having to own two separate light systems.MH is used for accelerated vegetative growth, then switch to HPS to encourage flowering, fruiting and budding Input Characteristics Output Characteristics: Rated Voltage:120V Harmonic Distortion<10% Input Current:3.7A Crest Factor <1.50 Frequency:50Hz/60Hz Frequency (Hz) 25kHz ~ 100kHz Power Factor>0.99 Loss of Input Watts (%) <10% Total Luminous Flux >55,000Lm Energy Saving 30

Starter Fertilizer Kit

noreply@blogger.com (Asih) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:13:00 +0000

Recipe for Success Starter Fertilizer Kit
The Recipe for Success Starter Kit, (RFS) is ideal for both the new and experienced gardener alike. This self-contained package of ten exceptional RFS products includes everything required to set you on the right course for gardening success. The Recipe for Success Starter Kit consists of B.C Bloom, B.C Boost, B.C Grow, Thrive Alive B-1 Red, Thrive Alive B-1 Green, Awesome Blossoms, Rootech Cloning Gel and the famous Recipe for Success mixing chart. The mixing chart shows the customer how to successfully use their nutrients in combination and for maximum benefit, from the cutting stages through to the flowering stages. Technaflora Plant Products Ltd. will donate proceeds from every U.S. purchase of this cost saving kit towards the Hydro for Hunger program, which is dedicated to bringing low-cost hydorponic techniques to developing counties. The product sizes for the Recipe for Success Starter Kit are as follow: B.Grow/500ml; B.C Boost/500ml; B.C Bloom/500ml; Rootech Cloning Gel/7g; Thrive Alive B-1 Red/125ml; Thrive Alive B-1 Green/125ml; MagiCal/125; SugarDaddy/250ml; ROOT66/250

Nutrient of hydroponic

noreply@blogger.com (Asih) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:04:00 +0000

Hydroponics - at Home and for Beginners

noreply@blogger.com (Asih) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:45:00 +0000

I am pushing this project early. I want to clear out my unpublished projects so this is now public. Hopefully it will force me to finish sometime soon (all I need to do now is buy plants)

If you've heard of this word, it may have been on the news due to some illegal drug growing operation in someone's garage. That, or you saw the word on the packaging on some very good looking and expensive lettuce. If not - kudos to you :D
Basic Intro:

What is hydroponics?
Basically, growing plants without the use of a traditional dirt medium and using a nutrient rich water solution. Those mediums range from fiberglass to sand and from fired clay balls to nothing at all. Several branches of hyrdoponics include aeroponics (using air as the grow medium), aquaponics etc.

How do I get started?
Well, you can buy a kit - but its going to cost you... a lot. Or, you can improvise and create your own kit to suite your needs. My local hydroponic supplier's cheapest multiplant kit is $185, does 8 plants but is not very versatile and is very compact. It uses the ebb and flow method. They also offer a single pot (bucket) bubbler system for $50. We are going to combine these two systems into a more versatile and much cheaper system.

What are my options
There are many different methods. NFT (nutrient film technique - stream a thin layer of nutrient solution over the roots) is common among professional kits - a long with ebb and flow (temporary flood your root system and allow to drain). The most interesting method involves suspending your plants in mid-air and spraying the root system very frequently (aka aeroponics). Drip systems are also common and has its own advantages. There are MANY methods - all of which do not use dirt ;)

What method is used here?
By far the simplest and cheapest is a bubbler system. That is, keep your pots filled with your choice of medium just barely above your nutrient solution level -- then keep the solution well aerated. The popping of the air bubbles will keep your medium moist. Remember that more simple and more cheap does not mean less effective ;)

What Medium is used here?
I have used several different mediums in the past. Chopped rockwool, rockwool cubes/blocks/slabs, fired clay and a combination of rockwool and fired clay. This system will work best with chopped rockwool (cubed) or fired clay (extra attention is needed if starting from seed with this medium).

Cost?
I'm in college - so cost is very important to me. This can be a very cheap project if you collect parts slowly. And luckily, the parts list is not long and they're not rare. I believe I have spent a total of $30 for new materials - however I did buy a few items in bulk and I splurged a little :P

Lastly
WHY HYDROPONICS?
Hydroponically grown foods not only taste better and are more nutritional, you can change the properties of your food, monitor what goes into your food and pollutes less. You can also grow more in less space. This is especially great for those of us that do not have a backyard to grow in. With the right plant selection, you can also keep pests away. I plan on planting a citronella plant - not only do I like the smell of citronella plants, but their oils keep away mosquitoes and other pests.

This design is in no way novel... but, it is easy to do - especially for someone just starting or someone with little money.

Hydroton 10 Liter Bag

noreply@blogger.com (Asih) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:40:00 +0000

Hydroton 10 Liter Bag

Strong pebble structure doesn't crush
8-16mm pebble size range

pH control kit

noreply@blogger.com (Asih) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:32:00 +0000

pH control kit by General Hydroponics
The pH Control Kit by General Hydroponics includes everything need to check and maintain proper pH for soil or hydroponic gardens. Testing solution reads a wide spectrum from 4.0 to 8.5. Simply fill the test-tube halfway with nutrient, add a few drops of pH Test Indicator, and observe the coloration of the liquid in the test vial. Use the included 8oz. pH Up and Down solutions to correct your pH as necessary.

JSV2 2-Foot Jump Start T5 Grow Light System

noreply@blogger.com (Asih) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:19:00 +0000

Hydrofarm JSV2 2-Foot Jump Start T5 Grow Light System
Easily adjustable light height for growing plants
Great for African violets, other houseplants and for getting an early start with garden vegetables
Sturdy, durable and energy efficient
T5 high output grow light fixture and bulb. 6' grounded cord with on/off switch
Super easy assembly

Hydrofarm EMSYST Emily's Electric Garden System

noreply@blogger.com (Asih) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:18:00 +0000

Hydrofarm EMSYST Emily's Electric Garden System

Hydroponic garden system with 6 planters, seed starter cubes, Geolite growing medium
Large 2-gallon reservoir and pump irrigation system for easier watering
Six 6- by 6- by 7-inch planters with growing medium for optimal plant development
Geolite growing medium, rather than soil, for 5 times faster cultivation
Includes instructions, air pump, tubing, formed cover, pH test kit, water level indicator

Hydroponics Flora Kit 1 Pint each

noreply@blogger.com (Asih) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:12:00 +0000

General Hydroponics Flora Kit 1 Pint each
We bet that if you try this nutrient system you and your plants will love it. Get all three required General Hydroponics Flora nutrients and experience what science has done for plant foods. FloraGro NPK Formula: 2-1-6 FloraMicro NPK Formula: 5-0-1 FloraBloom NPK Formula: 0-5-4

Hydroponics PowerGrower Eco

noreply@blogger.com (Asih) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:10:00 +0000

General Hydroponics PowerGrower Eco

General Hydroponics has taken their popular PowerGrower and incorporated the latest hydroponics technology to introduce the new PowerGrower Eco. This single-chamber system uses a porous drip ring to efficiently deliver oxygenated nutrient solution to the root zone of several small to medium sized plants or one large specimen. The hexagonal shape also makes it easy to fit into most any space. Measuring 15" across the top and 15" tall, the system includes 5.7 gallon reservoir, air pump, Hydroton growing medium and Flora nutrients - everthing you'll need to start harnessing the power of hydroponics!

Product inside

noreply@blogger.com (Asih) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 03:57:00 +0000

Hydroponic Product inside

hydroponic media,

noreply@blogger.com (Asih) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 03:49:00 +0000

Grodan Rockwool 1.5" cubes (45/Pack)

hydroponic gardening,

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hydroponic gardening,

hydroponic systems

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hydroponic systems