Hydroponics Solution Pumps

Choose the right hydroponics pump to get the most from your garden

Hydroponics is the system of choice for growing leaf lettuce and many vegtables, which are fast growing water loving
plants, making them an excellant choice for this type of growing system. Many plants will do very well in this type of
system. All types of hydroponic systems are great for the classroom and is popular with teachers.A inexpensive
hydrponics system can be made out of any old aquarium or other water tight containers.

The platform that holds the plants is usually made out of styrofoam and can float directly on the solution. An air pump supplies air to the air stone that adds oxygen the solution supplies oxygen to the roots of the plants.The wick system is a very easy type of hydroponic system to make.This is a passive system, there are no moving parts. The nutrient solution is pulled into the growing medium from the reservoir with a wick. Some growers use rope made from cotton. These systems can use a variety of growing mediums such as perlite, vermiculite, mix and coconut fibers are a few of
the most popular

One problem with this system is that plants that are large or use large amounts of water will use up the nutrient solution

faster than the wicks can supply it to the plant.The Ebb and Flow system works by temporarily flooding the grow tray with a

nutrient solution pump and then draining the solution back into the reservoir.This action is sometimes done with a submerged

pump that is connected to a timer. When the timer turns the pump on, the nutrient solution is pumped into the tray.

Nutrients are very important

Your nutrients are produced from natural mineral deposits. They will provide all the elements your plants require for very vigorous plant

growth in a soluble, easy to use form (liquid,powder). These are the same elements you would find in some of the best organic soils

avaliable. In short, your plants are being fed nutritious food for super nutritious product.

When the timer shuts the pump off the nutrient solution flows back into the reservoir. Also known as flood and drain. You can set the

timer to come on several times a day, depending on the size and type of plants, and temperature and humidity and the type of growing

medium used. The flood and drain is a system that can be used with a variety of growing mediums. The entire grow tray can be filled

with rockwool, or any type of grow medium.

The roots can dry out quickly when the watering cycles are cut off. This problem can be relieved somewhat by using
growing media that retains alot of water like rockwool, vermiculite, coconut fiber or a good soiless mix like a pro mix.