Start with the needs of your plant, not the bag of media. Mix coconut coir, perlite, peat, or bark based on the crop’s water, air, and pH preferences. Always test your blend on a small scale before committing, and monitor plant response to tweak your recipe for the healthiest roots and best yields. Key Takeaway … Read more
Use a blend of coconut coir and perlite for most hydroponic berries. Maintain pH between 5.5 and 6.5 and avoid waterlogged conditions. Test and rinse your media, and always match the substrate to your berry variety and system. Key Takeaway A Bag of Coir, a Handful of Perlite, and a Lesson From a Leaky Greenhouse … Read more
Use media that balances moisture, root support, and oxygen. Keep pH stable with non-reactive, durable materials. Pick media that fits your system design and plant needs. Rinse thoroughly and monitor water quality as you start. Key Takeaway A Yale Student Walks Into the Greenhouse The first time I helped set up an aquaponic system, I … Read more
Use inert hydroponic grow media and you gain control. Nutrient levels are yours to tweak. Disease risk, sharply reduced. Roots get air and support, without surprise interference. Plants thrive on what you decide,nothing more, nothing less. Key Takeaway A Yale Student’s View: Why Inert Media Stand Out The first time I saw a tomato plant’s … Read more
NFT systems let roots dangle in a steady, thin stream of nutrients. Most of the time, there’s hardly any grow media at all,just enough to start a seedling and hold it steady. The media you pick at this early stage can shape how well your plants take to the NFT channel. After that, it’s the … Read more
Plants in vertical systems need more than a place to anchor roots,they need a medium that holds water, allows air flow, and delivers nutrients steadily. In vertical setups, the right grow media can make the difference between lush, productive crops and disappointing results. Whether you use soil, coco coir, rockwool, or something new, each choice … Read more