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Hydroponic
nutrient requirements & maintenance |
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Flairform
Dosage Guide
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Choosing
a hydroponic nutrient
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The essential nutrients
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Nutrient balance
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Interpreting nutrient analysis
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Nutrient concentration
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pH buffering capacity
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Ease of use
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Nutrient solubility
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Dosing guidlines
for hydroponic nutrients (and additives)
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Maximize nutrient volume per
plant
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pH control in hydroponic
nutrient
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What is pH?
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Optimum pH for hydroponic
nutrient
- How
to measure hydroponic nutrient pH
- pH
indicators
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Electronic pH meters
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Accuracy problems with pH meters
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Adjusting hydroponic
nutrient pH
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The pH value of most
waters is worthless information!
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Conductivity
(nutrient concentration) - 8 part article
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Hydroponic nutrient disinfection (disease prevention)
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Oxygen concentration (aeration) in hydroponic nutrient
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Minimise exposure of nutrient
and roots to light
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Environmental factors |
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Humidity control in
hydroponics
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Air temperature control for hydroponic plants
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Lighting for hydroponic
plants
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Carbon dioxide (CO2)
optimization for hydroponic plants
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General hygiene of
hydroponic systems
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Dumping hydroponic systems
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Flushing hydroponic systems
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Hydroponic nutrient disinfection (disease prevention)
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Disease control in
hydroponics
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Pest (insect) control in hydroponics
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Pruning of hydroponic plants
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System clean-up between crops
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Delivering nutrient to hydroponic plants
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- Choice of
hydroponic system
- Recirculating (NFT |
Flood & Drain |
Aeroponics |
Satellite)
- Run-to-waste
- System components
- Nutrient tanks
- Growing containers (trays / channels /
pots)
- Feed circuits
- Nutrient pumps & timers
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Hydroponic mediums (substrates)
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Feed frequency and volume
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Plant Components and Processes |
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Plant components (vascular
system, roots, leaves)
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Plant processes (photosynthesis,
respiration, transpiration) |
