If you’ve always wanted to grow strawberries of your own but don’t exactly have the savings to cover the cost nor the willingness to take out a personal loan to make this particular thought a reality, then why not consider building your own hydroponic garden? Hydroponic garden systems are the ideal way to enjoy the pleasures of gardening even though you don’t have the space to put up a traditional garden. It’s also cost-effective, and growing your own strawberries are a great way to liven up your desserts and makes for an amazing conversation piece whenever you have guests over. Here are a few easy tips on how to build a working hydroponic strawberry system in your home.
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Pick a system that works.
There are four types of common techniques for making hydroponic gardens ideal for newbies. These are the Ebb and Flow, the Top Drip System, the Deep Water Culture System and the Wick System. The Ebb and Flow is considered to be the classic system and is easy to build. Plus, it can accommodate pots of different sizes. The Top Drip system is the most commonly used system and has a nutrient solution reservoir that pumps the solution into the plants. When it comes to economical choices, the Deep Water Culture system is ideal. This system involves plants being grown in small net plants. The simplest of these systems is the Wick system, where nutrients are fed to plants via cotton wick. Learn all you can about these systems, and choose one that works best for you, your home, and your strawberries. Take into consideration the amount of free time you have and the space you have in your home.
Image: flickr.com/photos/lmilliron
Pick a system that works.
There are four types of common techniques for making hydroponic gardens ideal for newbies. These are the Ebb and Flow, the Top Drip System, the Deep Water Culture System and the Wick System. The Ebb and Flow is considered to be the classic system and is easy to build. Plus, it can accommodate pots of different sizes. The Top Drip system is the most commonly used system and has a nutrient solution reservoir that pumps the solution into the plants. When it comes to economical choices, the Deep Water Culture system is ideal. This system involves plants being grown in small net plants. The simplest of these systems is the Wick system, where nutrients are fed to plants via cotton wick. Learn all you can about these systems, and choose one that works best for you, your home, and your strawberries. Take into consideration the amount of free time you have and the space you have in your home.
