How to calculate nutrient content with atomic weight and molecular weight
The atomic weight or molecular weight is the relative weight of each atom compared to other atoms. The base element to which all other elements...
Tag Archives: Fertilizers
A list of 43 important hydroponic fertilizers
First it is important to understand which nutrients are included in the various fertilizers and in what amounts. It is important to distinguish between macro...
Hydroponic fertilizers explained
Plants consist of 80-95 % of water, depending on specie, less than 15-20 % percent consists of carbon (C), oxygen (O) and hydrogen (H). The...
pH in hydroponic nutrient solutions and its effect on nutrient uptake
What is pH pH is the measurement of acidity or alkalinity of a solution. It is based on a logarithmic scale and starts at 0...
Differential nutrient removal from hydroponic nutrient solutions
Nutrient removal is quite often neglected in closed hydroponic systems since it is difficult to measure and control. The reason is that not all nutrients are...
Refilling nutrient solutions and refilling frequency
Refilling nutrient solutions are only required when a closed (NFT) system is used. With open hydroponic systems the nutrient solution is not re-used so no refill solution is...
How to mix fertilizers in a nutrient tank
The following procedure should be followed when mixing fertilizers in nutrient tanks: Fill the tank with water Check if the pH is between 5.5 and...
