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
Most people who grow plants end up with piles of used grow media. Soil, coco coir, perlite, clay pebbles. They stare at it, maybe thinking about tossing it all, maybe thinking about saving a few bucks and using it again. It’s easy to just scoop it back in. But that’s risky. Diseases might still be … Read more
Most people just assume growing plants is about seeds and sunlight. That’s what you hear all the time. But honestly, the stuff you put around those roots? Might matter even more. It decides if roots breathe, drink, or just kind of sit there hungry. Not every plant’s after the same thing, either. Succulents want dry, … Read more
Hydroponic setups get messy fast. Roots twist around each other, old nutrients cling to every surface, and algae shows up when you least expect it. One day the system looks spotless, the next it’s clogged and maybe even spreading something nasty. Cleaning the grow media isn’t just about making things look good. It’s about keeping … Read more