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 all soilless growing, however not everyone is blessed with a suitable water source for hydroponics.

Aphids are among the most destruct

There are very many different types of coco medium available on the market today, from many different manufacturers, and that number is constantly growing.

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.

What exactly causes a plant to flower? We do not yet have a complete answer to that question, but we do know a great deal about the mechanisms that trigger the response.

Plague. The word conjures up visions of rats crawling with fleas ready to leap on unsuspecting humans to infect them with the deadly plague bacteria yersinia pestis.

Rockwool, a lightweight hydroponic substrate is made from spinning molten basaltic rock into fine fibers which are then formed into a range of cubes, blocks, growing slabs and granular products.