Hundreds of educators around the globe use hydroponics in their classrooms. And we’ve had the privilege of working with dozens of them! They’ve implemented this Soil-Less Science technique into their classroom curriculum and are producing great...
To kick off our new blog series we want to start with the basics. This means starting at the beginning for anyone who is new to hydroponics and gardening generally. There are a lot of terms and variables to be aware of in hydroponics, especially in CEA (controlled...
While most look at the current state of our food system and feel discouraged or overwhelmed, we here at ZipGrow™ are encouraged to see all the innovative ZipGrow™ vertical-systems built around the world. They are a reminder that even though the future of our food...
Dry nutrients are salt based. In chemical terms a salt is an assembly of ions with a net neutral charge. All ions have a charge by virtue of their electrons and protons not being in perfect equilibrium. Negative ions are called anions and have one or more extra...
Many hobby growers and horticultural enthusiasts dream of having a greenhouse to grow plants year-round in a controlled environment. Greenhouses provide a relatively consistent environment and frankly, most plants tend to flourish under the hot, humid environments...
Obviously, the type of hydroponic growing medium you’ll choose depends on your crop, method, and purposes. To make that decision, however, you’ll be comparing the characteristics of different types of media. Some terms can be pretty meaningless or...
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