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Growing Hydroponic Plants Indoors in Winter

Winter is a good time to grow indoors, but shorter days and cooler rooms change how a hydroponic system behaves. The two things to watch are light and temperature. Why light changes in winterDaylight is weaker and shorter in winter, even on bright days. Plants that...

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Why Floating Systems Need an Air Pump

In a floating raft system the roots sit in the water, so they need oxygen from the solution. An air pump and air stone supply it. Why oxygen mattersRoots that lack oxygen can rot. Warm water holds less oxygen, which makes the problem worse. Keep it runningCheck the...

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Building a Simple Floating Raft System

A floating raft system holds plants on a board that sits on top of the nutrient solution. The roots hang down into the water. What you needA container that blocks light.A float board that fits the container and has holes for net cups.Net cups and a growing medium.An...

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