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Saturday, June 13, 2009

Hydroponic Systems

Hydroponic Systems


Important features needed for a perfect hydroponic grow box system


Being an expert of hydroponics, I will discuss what you want to look out for
when buying your perfect hydroponic system. If you are looking to buy a grow
box, you should get one that will fit your needs.


First, you should be aware that hydroponic growing is much faster than
traditional gardening. Also, growing plants in hydroponic systems takes much
less space than if you were to grow plants in soil. (In case you don't know,
hydroponics only uses water, light, and nutrients; no soil is used.) Basically,
your grow box will provide fast growth and use a little amount of space. The
plants will grow tall, but they would affect each other horizontally.


Here is a list of important aspects when buying a hydroponic system.


Height


Although you could grow plants in less space, it would be ideal to grow your
plants in a vertical hydroponic system. Vertical hydroponic systems allow for
about 4.5 feet of growing space. This is ideal for growing. You can grow some
types of plants in grow boxes that allow for only 2 feet of growing space, but
4.5 feet is ideal.


Width


Most grow boxes are about 3 feet wide. There is really no need to worry about
the width when buying a grow box. Most manufacturers allow for 3 feet of growing
space.


Depth


Most grow boxes are 1.5 feet deep. Only a few grow boxes allow for 2 feet of
depth. Although 1.5 feet of depth is ok, 2 feet is ideal.


Type of hydroponic system


This really doesn't matter. There are 5 different types of hydroponics.
Either of the 5 types will be ok.


Co2


Most hydroponic providers offer a Co2 upgrade. This is very important. It
will speed up your growth process by 30% - 50%. Unless you are on a tight
budget, always opt in for the Co2 system.


Stealth


The stealth value is usually important to customers. They want a hydroponic
system to look like a piece of furniture. Most grow box systems already look
like a piece of furniture, so there is no need to worry about this when buying
from most companies.


Odor Control


Odor control is very important for indoor gardeners. Make sure the hydroponic
system you are buying has a charcoal filter. Charcoal filters are used in the
military to block nerve gas. They will surely block the odor of your plants.


A Strong Outer Shell


Make sure the hydroponic supplier provides a strong outer shell. Some
hydroponic retailers buy their outer shells from Home Depot. This is not good
enough. The outer shell should be made of quality steel.


If you are buying a hydroponic system, it is important to buy from a quality
retailer. I personally have bought from a company called Dealzer.com. I can
vouch for them since every grow box in their line of grow boxes has most of
these features.


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