Aquaponics is essentially organic cultivation of plants and animals together in a re-circulating closed system (water tank), using water instead of potting mixes.

The terms oidium and mildew refer to a group of phytopathogenic fungi that cause diseases in plants and have similar symptoms.

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What are plant growth hormones? Hormones are organic molecules that can influence the physiology of plants and animals, even at low concentrations.

Roots are one of the most important parts of the plant for taking up nutrients and water. For some growers, they are so important that they always check the root system before watering.

Good quality water is the foundation of soilless growing, however not everyone is blessed with a suitable water source for hydroponics.

There are very many different types of coco medium ava

To put it simply, a booster should help a plant take up nutrients. The uptake of nutrients depends on the plant's health and metabolic rate.

Coco or coir is the outside layer of coconut husks (or mesocarp) which consists mainly of coarse fibres but also finer material known as 'coir dust'.

All over the world, questions pour in as to the distinctions between hard water and soft water and how these differences affect how and what plants are fed.

EC stands for Electrical Conductivity, which measures the potential for a material to conduct electricity.