You notice it straight away, plants don’t just want water, they want the right kind of home for their roots. If you use media that holds water well, supports roots, and lets air in, your plants will show their thanks. The best water-based grow media for hydroponic systems, I reckon, combine strong water retention with … Read more
You can tell a lot about a DWC system just by looking at the grow media, how it sits in the net pots, how it holds the plant steady, and whether the roots look happy or choked. The choice of media doesn’t just prop up the plant, it shapes the whole growing experience. Some folks … Read more
You look at a plant and think, well, it just needs something to hold it up. But that’s not really it. Roots want more than a place to sit. Clay pebbles, coconut coir, perlite, each one acts a little different, and sometimes it’s the tiniest thing that matters. The media has to let roots breathe, … Read more
Choosing grow media feels a lot like picking boots for a muddy field. If you get it wrong, everything just sinks. Roots need something to grab onto, but they also need air, and water, and sometimes a little luck. Some media hold water so well the roots almost drown, others dry out quick but let … Read more
Anyone messing with plants or fungi figures it out fast. Skip sterilizing your grow media, and you’re in trouble. Microbes just show up, the wrong kind, and they can ruin the whole thing. There are a few ways to sterilize. You’ve got heat, chemicals, and filtration. Each method has its own thing, and honestly, not … Read more
Herbs are just different in hydroponics, they do not follow the same rules as lettuce or tomatoes. Their roots are thin, sometimes picky, and they want more than just a spot to grab onto. The grow media has to get it right. Not too wet, not dried out, and it has to let nutrients and … Read more