subject: Discovering How To Hydroponic [print this page] The nutrients the plant requires are brought in a concentrated form made for hydroponic gardening, and mixed with water, do not use fertilizer intended for use in soil as these will not dissolve as well and can clog up the system. Although hydroponic nutrients contain the same three base components nitrogen, Phosphorus, and potassium they also have the base nutrients plants require known as micro-nutrients and include calcium, sulphur, magnesium, boron, cobalt, iron, copper, manganese, zinc, and molybdenum in conventional gardening the plants get these from the soil and need them for health growth. How to Hydroponic will show you another common factor between hydroponics and ordinary gardening is maintaining the PH level this is essential for good healthy growth, when the pH varies it affects the ability of the plants to absorb different nutrients leading to stunted, unhealthy plants and leaves them susceptible to disease. Being able to control the PH quicker and easier with hydroponic makes it one key area to focus on when leaning How To Hydroponic.
