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Hydroponics vs aquaponics is the first big decision every UK home grower faces once they’ve decided to ditch soil. Both grow plants without dirt.…

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If you’re wondering what to plant hydroponically in the UK this spring, you’re in the sweet spot of the growing year. April and May…

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Walk into any hydroponics discussion online and you will find two camps giving completely opposite advice. Camp one insists you need to invest in…

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If you want the absolute simplest entry point into hydroponics, mason jar hydroponics using the Kratky method is it. One jar, one net pot,…

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You do not need to visit a specialist hydroponics shop to start growing food without soil. Everything you need for budget hydroponic systems can…

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What if your next hydroponic garden cost you absolutely nothing? Not £30, not £15, but zero pounds. Plastic bottle hydroponics DIY is a real,…

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You do not need to spend hundreds of pounds on a cheap hydroponic system DIY project. A fully functional Deep Water Culture setup costs…

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One of the biggest misconceptions about hydroponics is that it is expensive. It can be, if you buy premium equipment and smart garden systems.…

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Every hydroponic beginner makes mistakes. That is part of the learning process and nothing to be ashamed of. But some mistakes are so common,…

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This is one of the most common questions beginners ask, and the honest answer is: it depends on what you want. Both methods can…